Many works have a dense carving on the body of blade which reminds the prosperity of Genroku era such as Umekurikara (梅倶利伽羅) and Koi no Takinobori (A carp swimming up a fall) other than old Kenmakiryu (剣巻龍). |
刀身彫りには従来からある剣巻龍だけでなく、梅倶利伽羅や鯉の滝登り等、元禄の華を感じさせる濃密な彫りのある作品が多い。 |