{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-signed-iwagami-sadahiro","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Iwagami Sadahiro","description":"\u003csection class=\"product\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (Mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"\u003cem\u003eIwagami\u003c\/em\u003e\" Sadahiro Saku\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Province:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated to be Shōwa era \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete koshirae – spiral lacquer saya (black \u0026amp; silver), iron mokkō-gata tsuba, black silk tsukamaki over white samegawa, floral menuki, gilt fuchi-gashira, green sageo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 67.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 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 with bo-hi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle notare to gunome with fine nioi-based activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-forged itame showing refined surface texture\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 Bright modern Japanese polish revealing clear hamon and hada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined \u003cstrong\u003egendaitō katana\u003c\/strong\u003e signed \u003cstrong\u003eIwagami Sadahiro.\u003c\/strong\u003e This blade embodies the high standards of postwar Japanese swordsmithing, forged in accordance with traditional techniques using tamahagane steel and water quenching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e67.1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a gentle \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 cm sori\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sword presents a balanced and elegant profile. The \u003cstrong\u003eshinogi-zukuri\u003c\/strong\u003e construction with \u003cstrong\u003ebo-hi\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances both its aesthetic line and handling ease, making it light yet firm in hand. The \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful \u003cem\u003enotare to gunome\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, revealing soft undulations and a delicate nioi-guchi. Under careful light, the surface shows a subtle \u003cstrong\u003eitame jihada\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of well-forged gendaitō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is accompanied by a full \u003cstrong\u003ekoshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e of remarkable aesthetic appeal: the saya features an elegant spiral lacquer pattern in alternating black and silver tones, tied with a green \u003cstrong\u003esageo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003etsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rustic \u003cem\u003emokkō-gata\u003c\/em\u003e form in iron, paired with \u003cstrong\u003efuchi-gashira\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated in gilt floral motifs and \u003cstrong\u003emenuki\u003c\/strong\u003e of matching theme. The tsuka is wrapped in tight black silk \u003cem\u003eito\u003c\/em\u003e over white samegawa, combining understated sophistication with functional strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword captures the dedication and craftsmanship of regional swordsmiths of the Shōwa period, blending traditional forging with modern artistry. For collectors seeking an authentic, legally registered Japanese sword with complete and tasteful mountings, this piece by \u003cstrong\u003eIwagami Sadahiro\u003c\/strong\u003e represents both cultural heritage and aesthetic refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199486361683,"sku":"KATANA53","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1099632-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1762246362","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-signed-iwagami-sadahiro","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}