{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-signed-seki-ju-kaneyoshi-with-beautiful-green-saya","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Seki-ju Kaneyoshi with Beautiful Green Saya.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAttribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seki-ju Kaneyoshi saku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Showa period, mid-20th c.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType : \u003c\/strong\u003eGendaito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Ha-chō):\u003c\/strong\u003e 67.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width (Moto-haba):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Thickness (Moto-kasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Width (Saki-haba):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~19.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Thickness (Saki-kasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunome midare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Weight (nakago off):\u003c\/strong\u003e 710 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMountings (Koshirae)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green lacquer with fine metallic sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSageo \u0026amp; Kurikata:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick green silk cord in kikkō knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened iron tsuba \u0026amp; menuki, matching green ito wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern Showa-era bladework from the famed Seki tradition combines a graceful silhouette with a razor-straight hamon, offering both beauty and functionality. The vibrant green lacquered saya with glitter highlights makes it a standout when displayed, while the gunome midare temper line and balanced geometry ensure reliable performance for Iaido practice and test cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNōshū Seki-jū Kaneyoshi, born Yoshifumi Okada in 1900 in the renowned sword-making town of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, was selected by the Imperial Japanese Army as an official military swordsmith. Under his art name “Kaneyoshi,” he crafted blades for officers who pledged their lives to defend Japan. Though rooted in traditional techniques, his modern Showa-period swords combine elegance, strength, and historical significance, making them treasured heirlooms for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199489933395,"sku":"KATANA39","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1088308-Avecaccentuation-NR.jpg?v=1762246406","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-signed-seki-ju-kaneyoshi-with-beautiful-green-saya","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}