Shinsakuto by Taguchi Kiichi MASATSUGU of Saga (Hizen) Kyushu for sale.

mecox · March 3

"Hizen Kuni Ju Masatsugu Kore Kinsaku" dated 1977, made at age 73. He was a fully trained smith and wartime Rikugun Jumei Tosho.

Nagasa 80.1 cm, sori 3.2 cm, hamon varied gunome-midare over notare. .

There is a paper with his full history of work and training showing numerous examples in NMB Downloads; this sword is on pages 33-34.

This is a very long sword and due to the overall length it will need to be shipped by courier, which is also more secure.

Type: katana shinogi-zukuri
Ubu: original condition with good polish in shirasaya.
Mei: "Hizen Kuni Ju Masatsugu Kore Kinsaku”
Papered: copy of Torokusho (Saga Education Committee, Showa 53 (1978) January 10); Aoi Art Appraisal with photos, full length traditional oshigata on scroll by Aoi Art.

Also an informal “description paper” (not an assessment).
Era/Age: “Showa Hinoto-Mi Sai 12 gatsu kichijitsu” (lucky day 12th month Year of Snake, December, 2007)
Shirasaya: quality wood saya with clear grain. Comes with quality purple storage bag. Total length is 111 cm.
Nagasa/Blade Length : 80.1 cm (31 1/2 in); total length of blade + nakago 113.3 cm (40 6/8 in).
Sori : 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in) of koshi-zori.
Hamon Type : gunome-midare with ashi within long notare “waves”.
Jihada : ko-itame and ji-nie
Other Hataraki Visible : nioi-deki
Flaws : nil, perfect condition
Sword Location : Brisbane, Australia
Will ship to : selected countries giving permission.
Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal
Price and Currency : US$2500 including shipping and fees.
Other Info and Full Description : unusual long sword with deep sori attractive sugata. Possibly a custom order. Mei are clearly cut in Hizen style. Two piece copper habaki with gold foil on one piece.