Description

This is a katana signed by Kurihara Hikosaburō Akihide, made in Showa 9 (1934). The blade is modeled after the classic Ichimonji style of the Kamakura period, featuring small gunome mixed with Chōji. It has a gold foiled single layer habaki and is preserved in Shirasaya with Sayagaki written by Amata Akitsugu.

Katana signed Kurihara Hikosaburō AKIHIDE kore-wo Tsukuru To the order of Okamura-Eijirou An auspicious day in May, Showa 9

Katana signed Kurihara Hikosaburō AKIHIDE kore-wo Tsukuru To the order of Okamura-Eijirou An auspicious day in May, Showa 9

Katana

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Era

Showa (1926-1989)

Specifications

Nagasa

66 cm

Sori

1.4 cm

Motohaba

2.9 cm

Sakihaba

2.01 cm

Dealer

Sanmei

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