{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-by-komihara-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon","title":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana by Komihara - NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSori (Curvature):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHamon (Temper Line):\u003c\/strong\u003e Suguha, characteristic of Ko-Mihara school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Nanbokucho (650 years ago)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvince\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bingo 備後\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate :\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Katana is attributed to the Ko-Mihara school from Bingo Province, Japan, active during the Nanboku-cho period in the 14th century. This era was marked by significant political unrest and the rise of regional powers, which heavily influenced the development of Japanese swordsmanship and smithing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ko-Mihara school is renowned for its Yamato-style craftsmanship, characterized by a straight and elegant suguha Hamon and a distinct 'Mihara Boshi' at the blade's tip. Founded by Masaie, the school includes notable smiths like Masahiro who continued the tradition of exceptional blade-making. These swords were favored by the samurai for their reliability, sharpness, and craftsmanship, reflecting the martial needs and aesthetics of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKo-Mihara blades are significant for their contribution to the evolution of Japanese sword-making, embodying the artistry and skill of their era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199510708307,"sku":"6560362996229","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/Komihara.png?v=1762246515","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-by-komihara-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}