Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Kanehisa
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Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Kanehisa
Sword Specifications:
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Signature : Kanehisa
- Period : Showa
- Blade Length: 67.5 cm
- Curvature: Slight middle curvature
- Width at Base: 3.2 cm
- Width at Tip: 2.2 cm
- Thickness at Base: 0.8 cm
- Thickness at Tip: 0.6 cm
- Blade Weight: 642 g
- Total Length with Mountings: 100 cm
- Weight without Scabbard: 944 g
The katana features a shinogi-zukuri design with an iori-mune, providing durability and precision. Bohi carvings run along both sides, reducing weight while maintaining strength. The hamon is a straight-based pattern with gentle undulations, incorporating small choji-style gunome, ashi (downward temper lines), and yubashiri (mist-like effects). The steel grain (ko-itame hada) is finely forged, ensuring a consistent and refined texture.
About Swordsmith - Kanehisa
Forged by the renowned swordsmith Kanehisa. As a government-appointed swordsmith during World War II, Kanehisa produced high-quality blades for the Imperial Japanese Army while maintaining traditional craftsmanship.
This particular sword was crafted in Gifu Prefecture during the war, where Kanehisa was known for his award-winning works showcased in military exhibitions such as the Japanese Sword New Works Exhibition.
Unlike mass-produced wartime swords, this blade follows traditional Japanese forging methods, making it an authentic Gendaito, a modern, traditionally forged sword.
The mountings are newly crafted to match the blade’s balance. The fittings, made of shakudo with cherry blossom motifs, enhance the traditional aesthetic. Gold-inlaid shakudo grip decorations depict floral patterns, adding refinement. The iron tsuba features openwork design with Heian-inspired gold details. The scabbard is black lacquered, offering durability and a sleek appearance.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.