{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-by-uda-school-hozon","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Uda School (Hozon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a historical \u003cstrong\u003emumei (unsigned)\u003c\/strong\u003e katana attributed to the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eUda school\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been officially designated as a \u003cstrong\u003eHozon Tōken (保存刀剣)\u003c\/strong\u003e by the NBTHK, certifying its cultural value and authenticity. The sword features a beautiful silhouette, pronounced curvature, and refined craftsmanship suitable for both appreciation and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mumei (Unsigned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Uda,active during the Nanbokuchō and Muromachi periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length :\u003c\/strong\u003e 64.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon\u003c\/strong\u003e : Suguha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana (Peg Holes):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Base Width):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 29.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotokasane (Base Thickness):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Tip Width):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 19.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Tip Thickness):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (Bare Blade):\u003c\/strong\u003e 625 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHozon Token Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade has been recognized by the \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai)\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \u003cem\u003eHozon Tōken\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"Sword Worthy of Preservation.\" This designation confirms the sword's authenticity, quality, and historical importance. Swords with this certificate are legally protected and respected in the Japanese sword collecting community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlades attributed to the \u003cstrong\u003eUda school\u003c\/strong\u003e are known for their excellent forging quality, straight grain jihada, and practical cutting geometry. The large curvature gives this blade an elegant and commanding presence, and the presence of three mekugi-ana suggests it has seen use across multiple mountings, reflecting its active history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199490195539,"sku":"6801f53226f89","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1077716-Avecaccentuation-NR.jpg?v=1762246412","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-by-uda-school-hozon","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}