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Gendai Katana by Hideaki |
Signature: ZuiSen
MinaMoto HideAki, with a custom ordered signature
Year Made: Showa 7 1933.
Forging Pattern: Itame
Tempering Pattern: Gunome
with midare
Dimensions: Blade
Length: 30", Nakago: 8.25", Mihaba: 1
5/16", Sakihaba: 7/8",
Kasane: .5/16", Sori: 13/16"
Mountings: Shirasaya with one
piece silver Habaki
Condition: Excellent. More commonly known as ToshiHide, HideAki was
one of the pre-eminent smiths of his time. When the crown prince was
born in 1933, he changed his name to ToshiHide, concerned that his name
contained the same Aki character as the prince. This is perhaps one of
his last HideAki signed swords. He is listed as a High to Superior
Grade Gendai smith and was awarded a Special Honor Noted Seat in the 1941
Exhibition. |
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