(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku
Jyo saku and regular saki)This Echizen Kuni Shimosaka Sadatsugu belongs to Jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
habaki:gold foiled double habaki.
Blade length : 53.93 cm or 21.23 inches.
Sori : 1.5 cm or 0.59 inches.
Mekugi : 1
Width at the hamachi : 3.0cm or 1.18 inches.
Width at the Kissaki : 2.11cm or 0.83 inches.
Kasane : 0.65 cm or 0.25 inches.
Era : early Edo Kanei era.
Shape The blade is wide and thick with deep sori
and longer kissaki nice looking shape.
Jitetsu:Itame had well grained with jinie attach.
Hamon:Niedeki gunome midair up and down and in Hamon,
there are sunagashi and small kinsuju work.
Special feature :Sadatsugu was working at Echizen province like Yasutsugu.
This sword is healthy and recommend this sword for you.
NBTHK Hozon paper.
Aoi Art estimation paper : whole Oshigata.
