I am putting this beautiful Aoki Hamono/Sakai Takayuki Blue #2 210mm Kamagata Usuba up for sale. It is a great usuba, in very very good condition. One that I don't mind keeping, but I do reach for Shigefusa kasumi usuba more often than this . As far as I know this usuba is among the top of the kasumi range in Aoki Hamono catalogue, second to Doi's range. Aoki Hamono seems to claim that this model is forged by Kenji Togashi (Suisin Densho, White #2 momiji, and Kisubyusin deba, craftsmen). For comparison with other makers, you might compare this with Masamoto blue #2, Suisin blue #2, Mizuno blue #2 etc.
It has been used, not very often, and cared for in home environment and still is in a very good condition. Edge is almost dead straight with tiny tiny bit of curvature. Shinogi line is almost dead straight too. Ura is flat and very thin along the edge, and quite thin on the spine side. Polishing on the table is still shiny and mirrorish. Kasumi polish is as usual. There are little scratches here and there from usage, of course. Saya fits very well; currently it is friction fit and does not need the pin to hold itself in place. And, I have original box somewhere in the storage too.
For such a good sample, I am asking 420 AUD shipped within AU. International buyer will attract additional shipping and handling fee.
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You may find more info about this usuba model from Aoki Hamono Website and catalogue.
http://www.aoki-hamono.co.jp/english1/wa e/wa11.htm
http://www.catalog.vc/catalog_file/1815arc/pdf/0007.pdf
It has been used, not very often, and cared for in home environment and still is in a very good condition. Edge is almost dead straight with tiny tiny bit of curvature. Shinogi line is almost dead straight too. Ura is flat and very thin along the edge, and quite thin on the spine side. Polishing on the table is still shiny and mirrorish. Kasumi polish is as usual. There are little scratches here and there from usage, of course. Saya fits very well; currently it is friction fit and does not need the pin to hold itself in place. And, I have original box somewhere in the storage too.
For such a good sample, I am asking 420 AUD shipped within AU. International buyer will attract additional shipping and handling fee.
Open images in new tabs or windows to see full size. More close up images upon request.
You may find more info about this usuba model from Aoki Hamono Website and catalogue.
http://www.aoki-hamono.co.jp/english1/wa e/wa11.htm
http://www.catalog.vc/catalog_file/1815arc/pdf/0007.pdf