fully mounted blade. When purchasing an ATK sword you will have a
variety of options to choose from regarding fittings, handle colors,
handle lengths, saya finishes and so forth. We also offer a variety
of upgrade options to make your sword even more custom and unique.
The ATK is modeled off of a blade smithed by Sukehiro during the
Shinto period (Edo era).
Weight: 2lb 5oz.
Nagasa (blade length): 26" - 31"
Sori (curvature): 3/4"
Motohaba (bottom width): 32.3mm
Sakihaba (top width): 24.4mm
PoB; from tsuba: Approx. 6"
Mune style: iori mune-A frame style
with moderate slope
Motokasane
(thickness at base): 7mm
Sakikasane
(thickness at tip/yokote): 5.1mm
Styles of kissaki that are possible are ko (small)
kissaki, chu (medium) kissaki , O (large) kissaki
and shobuzukuri.
Nakago reflects the original design of the antique
by Sukehiro, and is a typically shaped kurijiri or
rounded shape.
The file pattern followed by craftsman Scott Irey is
most similar to sujikai (diagonal slant) which again
is fairly common and was used to accurately
portray that used on the original.
(in full koshirae)
