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Nishio Sensei's Aikitoho Kata #4, Zengogiri which in the Aikido is a form of Shihonage. The way this is executed means that the drawing up cut will always be high. The blade is not in a position to cut through something until it is out about horizontal. If the thought is to cut the arms of an attacker who has his sword in a high jodan position this would work. If the thought would be to finish both an attacker in front and attacker to the rear, the draw would need to clear the saya below horizontal at the hip level.
I really appreciate that Takemori Sensei thought enough of me to introduce me to Tokutomi Sensei and allow me to start Batto classes with him. The experience still is enlightening.