Description

This is a ken (straight sword) made by Amata Akitsugu, a Living National Treasure, in 1997. It measures 36.2cm with no sori, and features a well-forged ko-itame hada and a flawless suguha hamon. This unusually long ken was likely created to commemorate his designation as a Living National Treasure.

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Specifications

Nagasa

36.2 cm

Motohaba

2.7 cm

Sakihaba

2.4 cm

Dealer

Iida Koendo

iidakoendo.com

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