説明

Sword Specifications: Signature : Sanuki Kuni Ju Okimitsu Saku, Shōwa 17, September (1942) Blade Length : 67.0 cm Curvature : 1.8 cm Width at Base : 31.0 mm Thickness at Base : 7.5 mm Width at Tip : 21.9 mm Thickness at Tip : 5.6 mm Total Length (with Koshirae) : 102.2 cm This katana is suguha. The blade exhibits bold and elegant curvature , with a finely polished blade , showcasing Okimitsu’s mastery in traditional Japanese metallurgy . This is a rare, traditionally-forged katana by Okimitsu , a highly skilled Japanese swordsmith from Nishinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture . Made in September 1942 (Shōwa 17) , this sword is not a mass-produced military Guntō , but rather a Gendaitō , crafted using traditional Japanese swordsmithing techniques . About the Swordsmith - Okimitsu The maker of this blade, Okimitsu , was a government-appointed swordsmith during World War II. His real name was Hara Hiroshi , and he was a renowned master artisan . His achievements include: Multiple awards from the Army Swordsmithing Technical Encouragement Association Recognition as a member of the National Swordsmith Institute . Holding the honorary title of Shōshō , marking him as one of the top swordsmiths of his time. Apprenticeship under Hara Kakutarō , the first-generation Okimitsu . Despite being made during wartime, this katana follows traditional forging techniques , ensuring its superior quality compared to standard military swords of the era.