Bizen Sumi Suketada Tachi sword

Description

This sword was made in the 12th year of the Heisei era (February) by the modern swordsmith ‘Bizen Sumi Sukutada’. It boasts a long blade length of 75.5 cm and a deep warp of 2.6 cm, giving it an elegant and imposing appearance. It is a beautiful piece of work that is both lightweight and well-designed.

Formative features

Beautiful warp: the 2.6 cm deep warp accentuates the sword's curvaceous beauty.

Robust construction: the solid construction with a 35.4 mm original width and 8.6 mm original weight gives a feeling of durability and strength.

Lightweight ingenuity: the carved guttering reduces weight and improves manoeuvrability.

Conservation and aesthetics

Conservation condition: the sword comes with a scabbard and is in good overall condition. The sword shows the beautiful finish of a modern sword.

Appreciation value: the smooth curves and balanced dimensions of the blade enhance its appeal as a traditional work of art.

Feature points.

Typical sword shape with a blade length of 75.5 cm and a warp of 2.6 cm.

Carved gutter design reduces weight and improves aesthetics.

Robust construction, a work that demonstrates a high level of technical skill as a modern sword.

Excellent conservation condition for appreciation and collection.

Recommendations.

This tachi sword combines the beauty of a traditional tachi sword with the high technical skills of a modern sword. The long blade length and deep warp give it an imposing presence. The lightweight design and excellent state of preservation make this a particularly recommended piece for appreciation and collection. This is a gem that allows you to enjoy the charm of Japanese swords to the full.