-, 53rd Session — Designated July 10, 1978
, : Senjuin (千手院)
Measurements 69.3 cm, 1.2 cm, 2.9 cm, 1.8 cm, 3.1 cm, 21.2 cm, none
Description Keijo: , ; shallow ; . : mixed with , with somewhat standing grain; places show ; attaches. : a narrow -based temper with a slight tendency, mixed with ; attaches. : with , with . : on both sides, carved through (). : ; ; file marks ; three ; unsigned.
Artisan Senjuin school (Yamato tradition)
Era period (Yamato tradition)
Explanation Although this is an unsigned blade that has been greatly shortened (), the point is somewhat high, and the forging shows a tendency intermixed. The blade is hardened in , with well-adhering ; overall it is an elegant (jōhin) work. Among Yamato swords, it displays characteristics of the Senjuin school, and thus the traditional attribution is considered convincing. It is (sound and well-preserved), and the workmanship is good.
(Designated -)
— July 10, 1978 The Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword () Chairman: Honma Junji (本間順治)
