Antique Japanese Katana Sword with Red lacquered Groove
- Signature (Mei): Mumei (unsigned)
- Period: Estimated to be Showa
- Blade Length (Nagasa): 66.4 cm
- Curvature (Sori): 0.8 cm
- Mekugi-ana: 2
- Width at Base (Motohaba): 31.3 mm
- Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 7.4 mm
- Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 20.5 mm
- Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 5.5 mm
- Bare Blade Weight: 58 g
- Drawn Weight (with mounts): 1,022 g
- Total Length with Mountings: 102.3 cm
- Tsuka (Handle) Length: 22.7 cm
- Saya (Scabbard) Length: 79.5 cm
This is a fully functional shinken, featuring a distinctive red-lacquered bohi running along the length of the blade. The sword is unsigned (mumei) but showcases the refined craftsmanship.
The blade has a cutting length of 66.4 cm and a moderate curvature of 0.8 cm, making it responsive and well-suited for traditional martial arts such as iaidō, battō, and .
The koshirae is complete and decorated with fittings. The iron tsuba features inlay work with foliage motifs, while the menuki depict dragons in rich gilt detail. The fuchi-kashira present karajishi (Chinese lions) in high relief, adding a sense of power and prestige. The tsuka is wrapped in traditional materials over samegawa (ray skin), providing a secure grip suitable for real use. The saya draws smoothly, revealing the vibrant lacquered groove.
- Signature (Mei): Mumei (unsigned)
- Period: Estimated to be Showa
- Blade Length (Nagasa): 66.4 cm
- Curvature (Sori): 0.8 cm
- Mekugi-ana: 2
- Width at Base (Motohaba): 31.3 mm
- Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 7.4 mm
- Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 20.5 mm
- Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 5.5 mm
- Bare Blade Weight: 58 g
- Drawn Weight (with mounts): 1,022 g
- Total Length with Mountings: 102.3 cm
- Tsuka (Handle) Length: 22.7 cm
- Saya (Scabbard) Length: 79.5 cm
This is a fully functional shinken, featuring a distinctive red-lacquered bohi running along the length of the blade. The sword is unsigned (mumei) but showcases the refined craftsmanship.
The blade has a cutting length of 66.4 cm and a moderate curvature of 0.8 cm, making it responsive and well-suited for traditional martial arts such as iaidō, battō, and .
The koshirae is complete and decorated with fittings. The iron tsuba features inlay work with foliage motifs, while the menuki depict dragons in rich gilt detail. The fuchi-kashira present karajishi (Chinese lions) in high relief, adding a sense of power and prestige. The tsuka is wrapped in traditional materials over samegawa (ray skin), providing a secure grip suitable for real use. The saya draws smoothly, revealing the vibrant lacquered groove.
Original: $3,400.00
-65%$3,400.00
$1,190.00Description
- Signature (Mei): Mumei (unsigned)
- Period: Estimated to be Showa
- Blade Length (Nagasa): 66.4 cm
- Curvature (Sori): 0.8 cm
- Mekugi-ana: 2
- Width at Base (Motohaba): 31.3 mm
- Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 7.4 mm
- Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 20.5 mm
- Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 5.5 mm
- Bare Blade Weight: 58 g
- Drawn Weight (with mounts): 1,022 g
- Total Length with Mountings: 102.3 cm
- Tsuka (Handle) Length: 22.7 cm
- Saya (Scabbard) Length: 79.5 cm
This is a fully functional shinken, featuring a distinctive red-lacquered bohi running along the length of the blade. The sword is unsigned (mumei) but showcases the refined craftsmanship.
The blade has a cutting length of 66.4 cm and a moderate curvature of 0.8 cm, making it responsive and well-suited for traditional martial arts such as iaidō, battō, and .
The koshirae is complete and decorated with fittings. The iron tsuba features inlay work with foliage motifs, while the menuki depict dragons in rich gilt detail. The fuchi-kashira present karajishi (Chinese lions) in high relief, adding a sense of power and prestige. The tsuka is wrapped in traditional materials over samegawa (ray skin), providing a secure grip suitable for real use. The saya draws smoothly, revealing the vibrant lacquered groove.
