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Naokatsu In Tachi Gunto Mounts - Art Sword Type I I

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After reading the "Art Sword" post in the In the " General Nihonto Related Discussions" ,

 

I say we should label them, as if there can be two types of "Art Swords". 

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Like paulb posted in that discussion ( #2) :

 

I think the term is used in several ways:

The first and I think most common is in describing a sword that goes beyond pure functionality to achieve something that is not only supremely fit for purpose but beautiful.

Remember the NBTHK describes it's function as the preservation of art swords. Traditionally made using traditional material and with aesthetic as well as utilitarian appeal.

 

The second I have seen used less often but refers to more modern blades, shin-shinto and later where a blade was made purely as an aesthetic work and not intended for combat.

Having said that these swords are still fully functional and capable of doing the job. " 

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Thanks Paul, hope it was O.K. to "Quote" you. :)

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I, too, ( for what I'm worth ) ,  see this as the 2nd type of "Art Sword"..

 

I bought this Sword for that reason.

The Blade was "Affordable" for me, and, it had many features that I would like to admire in a real, old ( 100 years +) Japanese Sword.

And, was bought to be "Admired" casually, in hand, and not with mag glass and turning/tilting with the lighting. :)

Something to put on the open blade display stand for  the evening's enjoyment.

 

Presenting, my "ART SWORD" ......  "Type II  :)

 

Thanks for viewing,

Alton Takata

 

 

 

 

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Howzit guys, :)

Thanks Big :)

Hi Alex.. :)

 

I did not post anything about the Naokatsu Blade I bought.

It was the deep sori, that attracted me to this blade, and, it had many cool features that I like. I would have liked a Bohi , as, that is another feature I like on Blades.

 

Verbal Kantei  from members welcome :) , as, I'd like to  hear what you guys have to say.

 

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This is from The seller's Description:

The cutting edge is 67 cm long, and the blade is sturdy, i.e. wide and thick.  Also, it has grace figure with deep Sori curvature.

  • This Tachi sword was used as Gunto military sword.
  •  Name of smith is Naokatsu (直勝), which literally means "more wins" in Japanese and is very fortunate name, and I guess that is why an officer brought this Tachi to wars. 
  • Beautiful Gunto mountings with Tosho tassel
  • Hamon temper lines are art.  
  • The blade is well polished and is in very good condition. 
  • The blade is well forged and has beautiful forging grains.
  • The blade has "Ura-nenki" date chiseled in Nakago tang.

    Appealing Points: 

     

    Features:

    • Mei signature on blade: (front) 荘司弥門直勝 (Shoji Yamon NAOKATSU), (back) 慶應二年八月日 (August of Keio era year 2 (1866 in western calendar))
    • Shoji Yamon NAOKATSU was 2nd generation of Jiro Taro NAOKATSU (次郎太郎直勝) and was a student of Suishinshi school (水心子派).  He was reputed as a Wazamono master.
    • Jidai date: August of 1866 as provided in the Ura-nenki
    • Sugata structure: Shinogi zukuri
    • Mune: Iori-mune
    • Boshi head: Midare-komi active
    • Kitae hada: Mokume
    • Hamon temper lines: Gunome Midare very active
    • Nakago tang: Kuri-jiri
    • Yasuri-me: Suji-kai with Kesho finishing
    • Mekugi hole: One
    • Habaki collar: Single piece copper

    Size (approximation):

    Cutting edge length (per registration): 67 cm (26 3/8")

    • Nakago tang length: 21 cm (8 1/4")
    • Total blade length: 88 cm
    • Moto-haba: 32.8 mm
    • Saki-haba: 22.5 mm
    • Moto-gasane: 8.3 mm
    • Saki-gasane: 5.8 mm
    • Sori curve: 25 mm
    • Kissaki point: 40 mm
    • Fitting: 100.3 cm (39 1/2")
    • Tsuka handle: 23.5 cm (9 1/4")

    Weight (approximation):

    • Bare blade: 873 g (1.93 lb)

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    Thanks for viewing.

    Alton Takata

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