Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with original prefecture certificate.
Torokusho Translation
Registration Number: Osaka No. 2709
Type: Katana
Blade Length: 63.0 cm
Registration Date: June 4th, 1951 (Shōwa 26)
Issuer: Osaka Prefectural Board of Education
General Description
Katana signed 行貞 (Yukisada), dating from the Edo period (1603–1868).
The blade displays a refined notare-midare hamon (irregular wavy temper) with visible activity throughout its length, and a fine itame-hada grain typical of well-forged Edo workmanship. Its curvature of about 1.5 cm provides an elegant and balanced profile.
The smith Yukisada was active during the Edo period, with documented examples from both Mino-den and Osaka-den traditions—schools known for their strong construction, rich hamon activity, and overall aesthetic harmony.
The sword shows a chu-kissaki and retains good definition between ji and ha, preserving its martial and artistic integrity. It represents a finely balanced example of the Edo samurai’s ideal — practical elegance united with aesthetic refinement.
Mounting (Koshirae)
Saya: Black ishime-ji lacquer with golden scroll (karakusa) kojiri
Tsuka: Black silk wrapping over white samegawa
Menuki: Gold and black mon design of vegetal form
Fuchi & Kashira: Iron with engraved mon, possibly of the Katō or Kaga clans
Tsuba: Mokkō-gata shape, depicting plum blossoms (ume) in relief
Habaki: Copper, plain, perfectly fitted
A sober yet elegant koshirae, balancing restraint and artistry, suitable for ceremonial or high-status samurai use.
Blade Analysis
Smith: Yukisada (行貞)
Period: Edo (1603–1868)
Nagasa (Blade Length): 63.0 cm
Sori (Curvature): ~1.5 cm
Hamon: Notare-midare (irregular wavy)
Hada: Fine itame-hada
Kissaki: Chu-kissaki
Nakago: Signed, one mekugi-ana, original patina
Polish: Functional, with light age marks; hamon clearly visible
Technical Sheet
Element Detail
Smith Yukisada (行貞)
Period Edo (1603–1868)
Blade Length 63.0 cm
Curvature ~1.5 cm
Mounting Complete (koshirae)
Hamon Notare-midare
Hada Itame-hada
Kissaki Chu-kissaki
Signature Present
Torokusho Osaka No. 2709
Condition Very good
Origin Osaka, Japan
