NihontoWatchThis beautiful modern katana was crafted by the renowned swordsmith Nagata Sukenori during the Showa period. Designed for practitioners of Iaido or (test cutting), this sword offers a perfect blend of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern functionality. Period : Showa Signature : Nagata Sukenori Blade Length (刃長, "hacho"): 60.7 cm Curvature (反り, "sori"): 1.8 cm Blade Width at Base (元幅, "motohaba"): 28.0 mm Blade Thickness at Base (元重, "motokasane"): 6.5 mm Blade Width at Tip (先幅, "sakihaba"): 20.0 mm Blade Thickness at Tip (先重, "sakikasane"): 5.0 mm Blade Weight (裸身重量): 587 g Total Weight with Scabbard (鞘払い重量): 815 g Total Length with Scabbard : 99.0 cm Scabbard Length : 75.8 cm Hilt Length : 22.7 cm Hamon The blade features a gunome-midare hamon , a wavy, irregular temper pattern that adds visual appeal and strength to the cutting edge. Koshirae Tsuba : The sword is mounted with an openwork tsuba. Kashira : The kashira (pommel) features (nanako-ji) texture with golden accents in the form of a phoenix or bird motif, enhancing the sword’s overall aesthetic. Ito-maki : The handle is wrapped in a traditional green silk or cotton ito over ray skin (samegawa), providing a secure grip for practice or display. Saya : The saya (scabbard) is finished with a sleek black lacquer, and the sageo (cord) is tied in a traditional style, ready for use in iai practice. Crafted by Nagata Sukenori , this katana is a superb example of modern sword-making, ideal for collectors or practitioners of traditional Japanese sword arts.
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Mino · around 1926-1989
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
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