{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-naminohira-sadaku","title":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana Naminohira Sadaku","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpecifications :\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMei (Signature)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 波平貞偶 (Naminohira Sadaku)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Katana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : late Muromachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith BO-HI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 63.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurvature (Sori)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth at the Kissaki\u003c\/strong\u003e: 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotohaba (Width at the base)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotokasane (Thickness at the base)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade's Total Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 81.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Sheath (Saya) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 89.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 531g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Weight (including sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 872g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade presents a signature of Naminohira Sadaku, a smith from the late Muromachi period, around the Eisho era. The ji-hada (texture of the blade's surface) displays a beautifully crafted masame-hada, which resembles straight grain patterns. The steel's texture (jigane) has a refined quality, demonstrating a well-forged luminous foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hamon (temper pattern) reveals a straight pattern (suguha) with a shallow wave (notare), which is subtly interspersed with small irregularities (ko-midare). The boshi (temper line in the tip or kissaki area) appears to be in a swept manner (hakikake) with a slight turn-back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nakago (tang) appears to be polished (mune is polished), with three mekugi-ana (peg holes). The yasurime (file marks on the tang) are in a slanting pattern, known as sujikai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade seems to be in an old polish but is still in a condition appreciable for collectors. The sword comes with a white saya (sheath), which bears an inscription, likely referring to its attribution to the Eisho era during the late Muromachi period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Naminohira school, originating from the Satsuma province, has a history that spans several centuries. While not as renowned as the major sword-making traditions like Bizen or Soshu, the Naminohira smiths produced a significant number of quality swords, especially during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNaminohira Sadaku would have been one of the smiths from this school, producing blades during the tumultuous late Muromachi period, a time of significant warfare and social upheaval in Japan. The period is marked by the rise of powerful daimyo (feudal lords) who would later set the stage for the unification of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwning a sword from this era, especially one in good condition, provides a tangible link to a time when samurai values and martial skills were of paramount importance in Japanese society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199517196371,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/Designsanstitre_47.png?v=1762246533","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-naminohira-sadaku","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}