{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-seki-ju-kanemichi","title":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Seki Ju Kanemichi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional katana, signed by the renowned swordsmith Seki-jū Kanemichi, is a perfect example of the revival of the Mino-den tradition. Crafted in Showa 61 (1986), this katana embodies the highest standards of traditional Japanese sword-making, combining both aesthetic beauty and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSword Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod : \u003c\/strong\u003eShowa, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned : \u003c\/strong\u003eSeki-jū Kanemichi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShōwa Roku-jū Ichi-nen Gendai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width at Base :\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness at Base :\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shape :\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip :\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon :\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a gunome pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFittings (Koshirae):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length with Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle (Tsuka):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaya (Scabbard):\u003c\/strong\u003e The scabbard is equipped with metal fittings at the end. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Saya (Scabbard):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 950 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Only (with Habaki):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 725 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBackground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creator of this katana, Seki-jū Kanemichi, was born Tokijiro Kojima in July 1902 in Nagaju-cho, Seki City, an area renowned for its long history of producing high-quality swords. Kanemichi began his apprenticeship under Zenjo Kaneyoshi and later studied under Watanabe Kanenaga, where he refined his craft. Initially known as \"Kanetoki,\" he later adopted the name \"Kanemichi\" after receiving the character \"michi\" from Nakayama Hiromichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanemichi’s exceptional skill and dedication earned him the highest honors in the sword-making community. In 1941, he was designated as the \"Special Honored Swordsmith General\" at the New Japanese Sword Exhibition, and in 1942, he was ranked as the Yokozuna, the highest rank in the \"Precious Ranking\" of modern swordsmiths by Professor Kuriyama Hikosaburo. After World War II, Kanemichi became the chairman of the Mino-den Sword Preservation Association, playing a pivotal role in training many current Seki swordsmiths and reviving the Mino-den tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis katana, forged under Kanemichi’s expert craftsmanship, is a testament to his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199495045203,"sku":"66d43db28e38c","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1044477-Avecaccentuation-NR.jpg?v=1762246474","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-seki-ju-kanemichi","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}