Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Sanuki Kuni Ju Okimitsu Saku
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.
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.
Original: $4,100.00
-65%$4,100.00
$1,435.00Description
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.
