Antique Japanese Saber Ikeda Kazuhide Nyudo Ryuken

Antique Japanese Saber Ikeda Kazuhide Nyudo Ryuken

The Ikeda Kazuhide Nyudo Ryuken antique Japanese sword is a living testament to the art and mastery of Japanese swordsmithing during the late Edo period. Dating from 1828, this katana is the pinnacle of the Suishinshi Masahide school, showing a perfect balance between raw power and artistry.

A Dream Saber

Designed by Ikeda Kazuhide Nyudo Ryuken, a master blacksmith of the Ikeda Kazuhide lineage, this sword is a masterpiece of blacksmithing art. Every detail, from the meticulous temper pattern to the intrinsic grain structure, reflects the hand of a master deeply in tune with the traditions of his craft.

• Omote (Face): 水心子正秀門 池田一秀入道竜軒 – Suishinshi Masahide School, Ikeda Kazuhide Nyudo Ryuken
• Ura (Back): 文政十一年 – 11th year of the Bunsei era, 1828
• Province: Dewa (currently part of Yamagata and Akita prefectures)
• Period: End of the Edo period, precisely 1828
• Blade length: 67.4 cm (approximately 26.53 inches)
• Curvature (Sori): 0.5 cm (approximately 0.20 inches)
• Moto-haba (Base Width): 2.75 cm (approximately 1.08 inches)
• Moto-kasane (Base thickness): 0.6 cm (approximately 0.24 inches)
• Saki-haba (Tip Width): 1.9 cm (approximately 0.75 inches)
• Saki-kasane (Tip thickness): 0.45 cm (approximately 0.18 inches)
• Blade weight: 555.3 g (approximately 19.57 oz)

Historical Significance: The Ikeda Kazuhide Nyudo Ryuken sword is a living testament to the art and mastery of Japanese swordsmithing during the late Edo period. It is a masterpiece of blacksmithing art, displaying a perfect balance between raw power and artistry.

It is considered one of the greatest Japanese swords of all time, demonstrating the art and mastery of Japanese swordsmithing during the late Edo period.