A Well-Preserved Katana – Attributed to Issen-sai Hiroshige (01-007)
Why Choose This Katana?
✅ Edo period (1603–1868)
✅ Attributed to Issen-sai Hiroshige – A respected swordsmith of the Edo period
✅ Hozon Token (Preservation Sword) certified by NBTHK
✅ Elegant curvature (1.7 cm) with classic proportions
✅ Comes with koshirae (complete mountings)
✅ Shirasaya included (ideal for preservation and storage)
✅ Well-balanced for display or collection
Product Details
| Registration No. |
Ehime 29107 |
| Type |
Katana |
| Blade Length |
66.2 cm |
| Curvature (Sori) |
1.7 cm |
| Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes) |
1 |
| Moto-haba (Width at Base) |
3.3 cm |
| Saki-haba (Width at Tip) |
2.4 cm |
| Moto-kasane (Thickness at Base) |
0.7 cm |
| Saki-kasane (Thickness at Tip) |
0.5 cm |
| Weight |
678g |
|
Mei (Inscription) Front |
無銘（極め：一専斎寛重） |
| Memo | Certified as Hozon Token (Preservation Sword) / Koshirae & Shirasaya Included |
Description
This katana is a well-preserved blade attributed to Issen-sai Hiroshige (一専斎寛重), a swordsmith active during the Edo period. While the blade is unsigned (mumei), it has been certified as a Hozon Token (Preservation Sword) by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK), recognizing its historical and artistic value.
The blade features a length of 66.2 cm, with an elegant curvature of 1.7 cm, giving it a classic and refined silhouette. Its width at the base (3.3 cm) and tip (2.4 cm) provides a balanced feel, while the overall weight of 678g makes it suitable for collection and appreciation.
This katana comes complete with koshirae (mountings), making it ideal for display while preserving its aesthetic and historical significance.