説明
「体配」
鎬造り庵棟、身幅重尋常、鳥居反りで中峰が伸び心と成る。茎は生で化粧鑢がかかり、茎尻は刃上がりの栗尻。
「彫り物」
彫り物は片チリの棒樋がハバキ下に掻き流しとなる。
「地鉄」
地鉄は良く詰んだ杢目肌に地沸が付く。
「刃紋」
刃紋は互の目乱れで、帽子は乱れ込み小丸に返る。
「特徴」
豊前住河野貞光、本名は河野博、1950年（昭和25年）生まれ。師は人間国宝の月山貞一刀匠。福岡県京都郡みやこ町犀川で鍛刀を行っていましたが、残念ながら十数年前にご逝去されました。
彼は月山貞一門下の中でも特に腕の立つ刀工として知られ、その卓越した技量から、師匠より「貞」の一字を授かり「貞光」と名乗ることになります。彼の刀は美しく鍛えられた地鉄で有名で、全体的な作風も非常に優れており、彫物においても高い評価を受けています。
また、貞光刀匠は「折れず、曲がらず、よく斬れる」理想の日本刀を追求し、その切れ味の鋭さから「今虎徹」との異名を持ち、武道家の間でも非常に高い人気を誇りました。
生前は弊社とも深い関わりがあり、作品を多く製作していただきましたが、ご逝去後は作品を手放す方が少なくなり、市場に出回る機会も極めて稀です。業者間オークションでもほとんど見かけなくなりました。
本作は、前所有者が約20年前に新品で購入し、2か月ほど居合で使用した後は大切に保管されていたもので、非常に良好な状態を保っています。使用感もほとんどなく、刀身のコンディションも良好です。
銘は河野貞光の単独銘であり、河野國光との合作銘が多い中、単銘の作品は希少性が高く、より価値があります。
ぜひこの機会に、この優れた日本刀をあなたのコレクションに加えてください。
Kono Sadamitsu of Buzen, whose real name was Hiroshi Kono, was born in 1950 (Showa 25). He forged swords in Saikawa, Miyako Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, but sadly passed away over a decade ago. He studied under the Living National Treasure swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu.
Among Gassan Sadakazu’s disciples, Sadamitsu was recognized for his exceptional skill. Due to his outstanding craftsmanship, he was granted the character “貞” (Sada) by his master and took on the name “Sadamitsu.” His blades are renowned for their beautifully forged jigane, and his overall workmanship is superb, with a strong reputation for his skill in horimono (blade carvings) as well.
Sadamitsu was also known for his pursuit of the ideal Japanese sword—one that does not break, bend, and cuts exceptionally well. He was widely regarded as one of the finest sharpness-focused smiths of his time and earned the nickname “Modern Kotetsu” for his fearsome cutting ability. His swords were especially popular among martial artists.
During his lifetime, he frequently crafted swords for our company. However, since his passing, very few owners have been willing to part with his works, and they have become extremely rare in the market. Even in dealer auctions, they are now seldom seen.
This particular piece was purchased new by the previous owner about 20 years ago. It was used for iaido for only about two months before being carefully stored, resulting in its excellent condition with very little sign of use. The blade remains in good shape.
Furthermore, the signature on this sword is by Kōno Sadamitsu alone. While many of his works are co-signed with Kōno Kunimitsu, pieces bearing only Sadamitsu’s signature are rarer and more valuable.
Don’t miss this opportunity to add such a fine sword to your collection.
｢拵 Koshirae｣
拵のコンディションは良好です。
新品の正絹下緒（長寸、黒）が付属します。
ハバキ(habaki) ：銀無垢一重の腰祐乗
鍔(tsuba) ：鉄地肥後松樹透かし。
縁頭(futikasira)：肥後鉄地桜金象嵌。
目貫(menuki) ：鯰の図。
柄(tsuka) ：鮫は黒染。柄巻きは牛表革黒の諸捻り巻き。
鞘(saya) ：黒呂。
｢刀剣の状態 condition of blade｣
研：良好です。
傷：欠点に成るような傷は有りません。
