SHINSAKUTO DAISHO OF KIYOTSUGU

KATANA Mei: Minamoto Rokuro KIYOTSUGU saku.

Dated: Heisei Ku Haru (Heisei 9th year, spring 1997)

Size: Ha-watari - 70.30cm.

Sori – 2.14cm.

Motohaba - 3.27cm. Motokasane - 0.69cm.

Sakihaba - 2.27cm. Sakikasane - 0.51cm.

Nakago nagasa - 23.20cm.

Nakago sori - faible. Kissaki nagasa - 4.35cm

WAKIZASHI Mei: Minamoto KIYOTSUGU Saku,

Dated: Heisei Hinoto – Ushi Haru (Heisei, Year of the Ox, spring 1997)

Size: Ha-watari – 45.50cm.

Sori – 0.75cm.

Motohaba – 3.38cm. Motokasane – 0.72cm.

Sakihaba – 2.63cm. Sakikasane – 0.61cm.

Nakago nagasa – 16.50cm.

Nakago sori – faible. Kissaki nagasa – 4.10cm.

Maker: KIYOTSUGU

Period: Heisei 1997

Nakago: Ubu

Daisho mounting en suite. Kiyotsugu is his professional name, his real name being Matsunaga Genrokuro; he is from Kumamoto prefecture. Kumamoto ken is in the south-west part of Kyushu island and in ancient times it was the capital of the Hosokawa Clan. Kiyotsugu is a skilled Shinsakuto swordsmith, a member of the “All Japanese Swordsmiths’ Society.” He is famous for his well-made blades. In November 2007 he received the Kumamoto Kenmin Bunka Sho, the first prize in Kumamoto prefecture for swordsmith art. These Daisho are works of art and constitute a good example of the ability of contemporary swordsmiths.

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