{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-ishihara-yoshisada","title":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Ishihara Yoshisada","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the exquisite craftsmanship of this katana forged by the renowned swordsmith \u003cstrong\u003eIshihara Yoshisada\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eHigo-style koshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sword embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of the Higo province. Its blade, complemented by the suguha hamon (straight temper line), showcases the refined skills of the swordsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length with Mountings (拵全長):\u003c\/strong\u003e 94.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (刃長):\u003c\/strong\u003e 63.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (反り):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang Length (茎):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Base (元幅):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at Base (元重):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Tip (先幅):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at Tip (先重):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Weight (刀身):\u003c\/strong\u003e 749 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight without Scabbard (鞘払いで):\u003c\/strong\u003e 969 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon (刃文):\u003c\/strong\u003e Suguha (straight temper line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Iaido:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for practitioners of Iaido, emphasizing smooth and controlled sword drawing techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fittings are secure with no looseness or gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIshihara Yoshisada\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose real name was \u003cstrong\u003eJōichi Ishihara\u003c\/strong\u003e, was an accomplished swordsmith active during the pre-World War II era. After the war, however, sword production in Japan was heavily restricted under the U.S. military occupation, which lasted for 8 years from 1945. During this time, swordsmiths were forbidden to craft swords, and many, like Ishihara Yoshisada, did not resume their careers afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes his pre-war swords, such as this katana, particularly rare and valuable. This piece represents a custom-made long sword, featuring a distinctive combination of a suguha hamon and refined craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this katana offers not only a connection to Japan's martial history but also a unique glimpse into the life of a talented swordsmith whose career was tragically cut short by global events.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199492063315,"sku":"671466eaabcef","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1055511-Avecaccentuation-NR.jpg?v=1762246457","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-ishihara-yoshisada","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}