{"product_id":"katana-32","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Uda Hirakuni (Hozon)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSword Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uda Hirakuni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Muromachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBTHK Hozon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.0 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.83 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.82 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 523 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana (Peg Holes):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eKoto-era (古刀)\u003c\/strong\u003e katana attributed to the \u003cstrong\u003eUda School\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned sword-making tradition known for producing finely crafted, resilient blades. The sword has been officially designated as a \u003cstrong\u003eHozon Token\u003c\/strong\u003e (Preservation Sword) by the \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/strong\u003e certifying its historical and artistic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a \u003cstrong\u003ebohi \u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity. Expertly polished, the sword retains its \u003cstrong\u003ecutting ability\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eiaido, battōjutsu, and tameshigiri\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship of this katana reflects the distinct characteristics of Uda School swords, which originated in the \u003cstrong\u003eNanbokuchō to Muromachi periods (14th–16th centuries)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade exhibits a well-forged \u003cstrong\u003ehada (steel grain structure)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a balanced curvature (\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e) that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountings \u0026amp; Special Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirasaya:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in a high-quality, newly crafted \u003cstrong\u003ewhite scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e for preservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBohi (Groove):\u003c\/strong\u003e Aesthetic and functional fullering, improving handling and reducing weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally polished, enhancing the visibility of the hamon and steel structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Uda School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUda School\u003c\/strong\u003e originated in \u003cstrong\u003eEtchū Province (modern-day Toyama Prefecture)\u003c\/strong\u003e and was active from the late Kamakura to Muromachi periods. Uda smiths were known for their strong, practical swords, often featuring a refined \u003cstrong\u003eitame-hada (wood-grain steel pattern)\u003c\/strong\u003e and an elegant \u003cstrong\u003esuguha or midare hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their blades were highly regarded by samurai for their durability and cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199490228307,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1077527-Avecaccentuation-NR_bc79ffa9-6723-4173-9fd8-7d0a04462033.jpg?v=1762246414","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/katana-32","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}