{"product_id":"antique-japanese-daisho-takada-school-double-hozon","title":"Antique Japanese Daisho - Takada School - Double HOZON","description":"\u003csection class=\"product\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaishō Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katana \u0026amp; Wakizashi — both attributed to the \u003cstrong\u003eTakada school (高田)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bungo Province\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both blades NBTHK Hozon Token (日本美術刀剣保存協会保存刀剣)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKatana (top blade, with bo-hi)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod : \u003c\/b\u003eLate muromachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 65.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri with \u003cem\u003ebo-hi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle \u003cem\u003enotare-gunome\u003c\/em\u003e with bright, nioi-based activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-forged \u003cem\u003eko-itame\u003c\/em\u003e hada showing tight surface grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKissaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chū-kissaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolish:\u003c\/strong\u003e polish revealing distinct hamon and hada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWakizashi (bottom blade)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod : \u003c\/strong\u003eLate muromachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri, compact and balanced profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunome-midare with consistent rhythm and well-defined nioiguchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense \u003cem\u003eko-itame\u003c\/em\u003e with subtle \u003cem\u003eutsuri\u003c\/em\u003e reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKissaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko-kissaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality Japanese polish emphasizing the blade’s undulating temperline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined \u003cstrong\u003eTakada-school daishō\u003c\/strong\u003e (matched katana and wakizashi pair) represents the hallmark craftsmanship of \u003cstrong\u003eBungo Province (豊後国)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the late muromachi period period. Though unsigned (\u003cem\u003emumei\u003c\/em\u003e), both swords have been authenticated by the \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/strong\u003e as products of the Takada tradition, whose smiths forged blades renowned for their reliability and balanced cutting ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its \u003cem\u003ebo-hi\u003c\/em\u003e groove, displays a graceful 65 cm profile with a flowing \u003cstrong\u003enotare-gunome hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e along a well-forged \u003cstrong\u003eko-itame hada\u003c\/strong\u003e. The three \u003cem\u003emekugi-ana\u003c\/em\u003e indicate repeated remounting over time, suggesting extended active use. The blade’s proportions—1.8 cm sori and chū-kissaki—achieve an ideal harmony between elegance and combat practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewakizashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 51.1 cm with a gentle 1.2 cm sori, complements the katana perfectly in both curvature and forging style. Its \u003cstrong\u003egunome-midare hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e shows rhythmic undulations, and its dense grain reveals careful hammerwork. This smaller companion blade would have served as a close-quarters weapon for the same samurai, forming a true functional pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTakada school\u003c\/strong\u003e was established by \u003cstrong\u003eTakada Tomoyuki\u003c\/strong\u003e during the Nanbokuchō period and flourished under the patronage of the \u003cstrong\u003eŌtomo clan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their smiths learned from Bizen and Mino masters, producing blades noted for superior sharpness and resilience—attributes that made them popular among Kyūshū’s warrior houses throughout the Sengoku and Edo periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these swords illustrate the regional artistry and martial heritage of late muromachi Japan. Both are preserved in fine polish and carry \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK Hozon Token\u003c\/strong\u003e authentication, ensuring their cultural significance and value to collectors. The katana’s bo-hi lightens its balance while enhancing the visual rhythm of the \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e, and the wakizashi’s compact form completes a daishō ensemble of remarkable harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199486328915,"sku":"690094292c030","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1100115-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1762246360","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-daisho-takada-school-double-hozon","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}