{"product_id":"authentic-shinto-era-katana-for-sale-shigetaka-tozando","title":"Authentic Shinto Era Katana for Sale - Shigetaka | Tozando","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis katana, which is both Ubu and signed, has a blade length of 2 shaku 3 sun 4 bu and a curvature of 8 bu, presenting a truly beautiful form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has been polished and is in excellent condition, with virtually no flaws. The jigane features a well-tempered ko-itame grain, and the hamon consists of deep niokuchi notare with some gunome mixed in. You can enjoy the ever-fascinating hataraki, such as inazuma, aranie, and yo. The nakago is engraved with the name “Harima Daijo Fujiwara Shigetaka.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigetaka was born in Iida, Shinano Province; he studied swordsmithing under Kanenori in Seki, Mino Province, and later moved to Echizen. The Shigetaka name has been passed down through thirteen generations since the late Edo period and is well-known throughout Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword has not yet been officially appraised, but it is a very well-crafted piece. If you wish, we can apply for an appraisal on your behalf with the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, so please feel free to consult with Tozando.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a beautiful antique Japanese sword, you are sure to love this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 70.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: 2.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Mekugi hole: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakihaba: 21.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakikasane: 4.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotohaba: 31.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotokasane: 6.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Harima Daijo Fujiwara Shigetaka(front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Shinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure: Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane: Ko-itame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamon: Notare Gunome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoshi: Notare Haite Nakamaru ni Kaeru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 850 g(blade only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNakago: Ubu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoshirae: Shirasaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Registration No.: Kochi 17074\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca title=\"Please contact us if the katana you are looking for is not listed here\" href=\"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/pages\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-wanted-form\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e if the katana you are looking for is not listed here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOZANDO KATANA SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53372806594923,"sku":"611-ATQSWD-Kochi17074","price":600000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/2178\/8069\/files\/kochi17074_shigetaka_1.jpg?v=1781247294","url":"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/products\/authentic-shinto-era-katana-for-sale-shigetaka-tozando","provider":"Tozando Katana Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}