For sale - Katana by Enomoto Sadahito

[Nicholas Fu]

Hi Everyone,  

 

unfortunately for me, I have to let this piece of my collection go to make room.  I believe this is highly relatable to fellow nihonto collectors.

Here I have this katana made by Enomoto Sadahito.  It was originally made for Tameshigiri but I have only ever had it for appreciation within my collection.  There are no flaws.

 

Enomoto Sadahito is the son of Enomoto Sadayoshi.  He began training under his father while an elementary student, and became a licensed smith in 1977.  He specializes in the Soshu Den, making swords in the tradition of Masamune and Sadamune.  He also works in the Gassan tradition, making the trademark ayasugi hada.

He uses tamahagane as well as old steel and oroshigane.  He makes swords using the kobuse or makuri construction.  True to the Soshu Den, his hamon is a midare with profuse nie, sunagashi, kinsuji, and other hataraki.

Sadahito was invited to demonstrate his craft in 1998 at the University of Wisconsin Art Facultyˆ‚s Traditional Japanese Metalwork Seminar.  He is currently the President of the Tokai Branch of the National Association of Swordmakers.

Sadahito is a regular entrant in the yearly sword making contests; he has taken the Doryoku Sho, or Effort Award, three times.  He is an up and coming  smith with great potential; surely his future is a bright one.

 

blade length is about 74.8cm

 

Sori: 2.0cm

 

mihaba: 3.2cm

 

Asking : 4000 usd + shipping. 

[georges]

I believe you forgot to mention the blade's specs.

[Bruno]

Is there a date on the nakago?

[Nicholas Fu]

@Bruno Yes, it is in one of the pictures, it was made sometime during the Showa period, in August.

[Edward Mahle]

Wow what beauty, very nice price tag as well.

[Wim V]

The date is mentioned as Showa Kinoe Ne Hachi Gatsu Hi, which corresponds to 1984.

[francois2605]

Is it possible to see close-ups of the hada and hamon ? I'm sure this will help your sale.

[Katsumushi]

Could you show pics of the Fuchi/Kashira and Tsuka and Tsuba?

How long is the Tsuka?

What material is the handle wrapped in?

Thank you

[Nicholas Fu]

Tsuka is wrapped in the standard cotton material.  It is on the shorter side, measuring at 26cm. 

I hope I took the hada pics alright, I apologise everyone, I'm not very good or experienced at capturing close up photos of hada and hamon, but any tips would be appreciated and feel free to ask for more pics, i will try my best.  Thank you.

[Katsumushi]

Thank you for the info and pics.

[hxv]

On 9/26/2022 at 1:12 AM, Wim V said:

The date is mentioned as Showa Kinoe Ne Hachi Gatsu Hi, which corresponds to 1984.

1984 would be Showa 59. For the life of

me, I don’t see it in the nengo. 
 

Hoanh

[Wim V]

On 9/28/2022 at 9:20 PM, hxv said:

1984 would be Showa 59. For the life of

me, I don’t see it in the nengo. 
 

Hoanh

The nengo does not mention Showa 59 in this case, but uses the "Kinoe Ne" (甲子) indication from the 60 year zodiac cycle (see Sexagenary cycle - Wikipedia for more info).  Since the Showa era runs from 1926 to 1989, the only possible Kinoe Ne combination in this era corresponds to 1984.  Other Kinoe Ne years are for example 1924, 1864, 1804, 1744 etc.  Hope this helps ...

[hxv]

Yes, that helps a great deal. Thank you so much!

 

Hoanh

[Nicholas Fu]

Hi everyone, I am dropping the price down to 3,500 usd + shipping, would really like to move this. Thank you

[Nicholas Fu]

Hello everyone, I would like to announce that this Listing has not been SOLD. 
Thank you.

[Iaidozen]

On 11/27/2022 at 1:08 PM, samuraiteddy96 said:

Hello everyone, I would like to announce that this Listing has not been SOLD. 
Thank you.

@samuraiteddy96 Hello - can you please let me know if your sword has sold? Thanks!

email me direct if you prefer: dp@aquaterrafilms.com