{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-fujiwara-masahiro","title":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana Fujiwara Masahiro","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Edo (1658-1673)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokubetsu Kicho token certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHizenkoku Kawachi no kami Fujiwara Masahiro\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 71.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotohaba (Base Width): 3.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSakihaba (Tip Width): 2.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotokasane (Base Thickness): 0.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSakikasane (Tip Thickness): 0.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 764 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\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\"\u003eSugata:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight curve, shinogi-zukuri, iorimune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKissaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko-kissaki, round with thick return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chu-suguha with good nioiguchi and bright nioi line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko-itame hada, well-grained with ji-nie and visible chikei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is a creation of the illustrious \u003cstrong\u003esecond-generation Masahiro from Hizenkoku\u003c\/strong\u003e. This region, situated in present-day Saga prefecture, became a notable hub for sword craftsmanship, primarily due to the pioneering efforts of Tadayoshi, Masahiro's great-grandfather, at the beginning of the Edo period. Tadayoshi's name stands tall in Japanese sword history, revered as one of the paramount swordsmiths of the early Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasahiro II was born in the fourth year of the Kan-Ei era (1626), proudly continuing his family's legacy. Before adopting the title \"Kawachi no Kami\" in 1665, after the death of his father, the first-generation Masahiro, he was previously known by the titles Musashi Daijyo in 1660, which he changed to Musashi no Kami the following year. His life journey culminated at the age of 73 in the 12th year of the Genroku era (1699).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Masahiro I and II held significant roles in the Hizen region. The first-generation began his service to \u003cstrong\u003eNabeshima Katsushige\u003c\/strong\u003e at the tender age of 17, a relationship solidified when Katsushige assumed leadership of the Saga Domain in Hizen in 1607. Masahiro I was chosen as the 'Okakae Kaji' for the Nabeshima clan, a prestigious role translating to the exclusive swordsmith for the feudal family. His son, the artisan behind this very blade, continued this tradition of exclusivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nabeshima clan, rulers of Hizenkoku during the \u003cstrong\u003eEdo period\u003c\/strong\u003e, commanded significant influence, emphasizing the high regard in which Masahiro's craftsmanship was held. In this thriving environment, under the protective wing of the Nabeshima clan, swordsmiths like Masahiro II produced the renowned Hizen To blades. These swords, with their distinct jigane patterns, were the result of adeptly mixing and forging western carbon steel — a testament to Hizenkoku's flourishing international trade and its advantageous geographical positioning for importing this material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199513591891,"sku":"652820978f89d","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/Fujiwara-Masahiro-Katana-Katana-Sword-5925.png?v=1762246521","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-fujiwara-masahiro","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}