{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-by-kashu-kanemaki-edo-period-hozon-token","title":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana by Kashu Kanemaki, Edo Period, Hozon Token","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional katana, estimated to be from the E\u003cstrong\u003edo period\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcases superb craftsmanship and intricate details. The blade features a medium curve (Naka-sori) with a shallow depth, crafted in the Shinogi-zukuri style with an Iori-mune (simple back).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate : \u003c\/strong\u003eHozon Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (刃長):\u003c\/strong\u003e 73.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width at Base (元幅):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width at Tip (先幅):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness at Base (元重ね):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness at Tip (先重ね): \u003c\/strong\u003e0.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Weight (刀身重さ):\u003c\/strong\u003e  662g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Length with Mountings (拵え全長):\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and Additional Details:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe katana features a medium curve (Naka-sori) with a shallow depth, crafted in the Shinogi-zukuri style with an Iori-mune (simple back). The tip of the blade is small (Ko-kissaki) and has a sweeping finish (Haki-kakeru). The \u003cstrong\u003eHamon\u003c\/strong\u003e is slightly undulating (Ko-cho) with small irregularities (Ware). It contains fine nie (martensitic particles) and shows sunagashi (whisker-like lines). The \u003cstrong\u003eJigane\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cem\u003eko-itame-hada\u003c\/em\u003e mixed with \u003cem\u003emokume\u003c\/em\u003e, which stand out distinctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe koshirae is equally impressive. The fuchi-kashira, or pommel and collar, are made of \u003cstrong\u003eshakudo\u003c\/strong\u003e (an alloy of gold and copper) with a fish egg pattern (Nanako-ji) and feature a gold inlay dragon design (Kin-zogan de Ryu-zu). The menuki, or handle ornaments, are large dragons chasing a pearl. The tsuba, is made of plain copper in a round shape featuring a carp and human figure design. The saya, is lacquered in a red polished vermilion finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swordsmith Kanemaki originated from Mino province and was part of the Seki school. In the early Edo period, he moved to Kanazawa, continuing his craft through five generations. The second generation was summoned to Komatsu by Maeda Toshitsune, a retired daimyo residing at Komatsu Castle. Later generations returned to Kanazawa to continue their work. Swords signed with inscriptions such as \"Kashu Kanazawa ju Kanemaki\" and \"Kashu Komatsu ju Kanemaki\" are examples of their craftsmanship. This katana is a testament to the historical significance and exceptional quality that characterizes the Kanemaki lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199500550227,"sku":"669a39a730c68","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/1_3bbb7002-22eb-4da4-9326-5fc57a24a3ba.png?v=1762246489","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-by-kashu-kanemaki-edo-period-hozon-token","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}