{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-by-kashu-katsuie-hozon","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Kashu Katsuie (Hozon)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eSword Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashū Katsuie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"164\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Muromachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : NBTHK Hozon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eCurvature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"300\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eWidth at Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.01 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eWidth at Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.07 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eThickness at Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThickness at Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eBlade Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 703 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eTotal Length with Mountings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eTotal Weight with Mountings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,075 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eThe blade features \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eKo-mokume hada\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fine wood grain steel pattern that is evenly distributed across the surface. The steel also exhibits \u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eUtsuri,\u003c\/strong\u003e a shadowy reflection effect, which enhances the visual depth of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eThe hamon displays a \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eYubashiri\u003c\/strong\u003e effect, with scattered patches of hardened steel appearing along the edge. Additionally, \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eTobi-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e can be observed, where isolated areas of hardening create irregular temper patterns. The overall steel structure and edge are described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eJiba Saeru,\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning both the grain and tempered edge are highly refined, sharp, and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"444\"\u003eAbout Swordsmith - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKashū Katsuie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis blade is attributed to Kashū Katsuie, a swordsmith from Kashū (modern-day Kaga Province, present-day Ishikawa Prefecture). The name \"Katsuie\" was carried by multiple generations of swordsmiths from the mid-Muromachi period to the early Edo period (1450s–1650s). The earliest known Katsuie was originally from Mino Province, a region famous for the Mino-den sword-forging tradition. During the mid-15th century, he and his apprentices relocated to Kaga Koku, where they established the Darani school under the patronage of Buddhist monks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFrom the second generation onward, Katsuie swordsmiths served the Maeda clan, a prestigious feudal family, producing swords for their samurai retainers. This katana was likely forged during the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States Period, 15th–16th century), a time of intense conflict when quality weapons were crucial for survival. Owning a piece from this era is a rare opportunity to hold a sword that may have witnessed some of Japan’s most turbulent battles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199490392147,"sku":"67c9191a6a6cc","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1077309-Avecaccentuation-NR.jpg?v=1762246420","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-by-kashu-katsuie-hozon","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}