Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed signed Seki Ju Ikeda Kanetsuna
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Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed signed Seki Ju Ikeda Kanetsuna
Sword Specifications
- Signature: Seki Ju Ikeda Kanetsuna
- Period: Gendaitō, SHowa
- Blade Length: 66.4 cm
- Curvature: 1.2 cm
- Width at Base: 3.10 cm
- Width at Tip: 1.80 cm
- Thickness at Base: 7.7 mm
- Thickness at Tip: 5.3 mm
- Blade Weight: 747 g
- Total Length with Mountings: 107.7 cm
- Total Weight with Mountings: 980 g
This is a fully functional Gendaitō (modern Japanese sword) crafted by the skilled swordsmith Ikeda Kanetsuna, based in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan’s most famous sword-making regions. The blade is masterfully polished and retains a razor-sharp edge, making it suitable for both test cutting (tameshigiri) and traditional martial arts like iaido and battōjutsu.
The katana exhibits a beautifully refined gunome hamon (temper line), reflecting the smith’s precise heat treatment process. The blade’s well-balanced proportions, with a moderate curvature of 1.2 cm, make it an exceptional piece both in form and function. Its steelwork features a tight and even hada, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
The mounting (koshirae) includes a finely crafted tsuba (sukashi tetsu tsuba), an openwork iron tsuba that adds elegance while maintaining structural integrity. The handle is wrapped in traditional materials, ensuring a firm grip suitable for real use.
About the Swordsmith - Ikeda Kanetsuna
Ikeda Kanetsuna is a modern swordsmith associated with the renowned sword-making traditions of Seki, a region with a history dating back to the samurai era. Seki swords are known for their exceptional sharpness and durability, and Kanetsuna’s work continues this legacy by producing high-quality, traditionally forged blades.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.