{"product_id":"newly-forged-katana-by-kokuten","title":"Newly Forged Katana by Kokuten","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaruki Komiya\u003c\/strong\u003e, known by his swordsmith name \u003cstrong\u003eKokuten\u003c\/strong\u003e, works from his forge in Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture — a city steeped in the legacy of Japanese swordmaking. Born the eldest son of master swordsmith Komiya Yasumitsu (Yasukimitsu) and grandson of the renowned Kuniya, he is the living embodiment of a lineage that has devoted itself to the art of the sword across three generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe roots of the Komiya family stretch back to \u003cstrong\u003eMiike Ten'ta Mitsuyo\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most celebrated swordsmiths in Japanese history. During the feudal era, the family served as the official swordsmiths to the \u003cstrong\u003eTachibana clan of the Chikugo Yanagawa Domain\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their distinguished name was recorded among the disciples of the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSuishin-shi Masahide\u003c\/strong\u003e — a testament to the esteem in which they were held by the masters of their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe family's reputation reached its zenith in \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e, when cutting trials revealed that the blades of Kokuten's great-grandfather, \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Smith Shiro Kunimitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e, possessed a cutting edge of extraordinary superiority. Professor \u003cstrong\u003eHiromichi Nakayama\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the foremost authorities on Japanese swordsmanship, declared that the blade was \u003cem\u003e\"no less superior than that of Nagasone Shōkotetsu\"\u003c\/em\u003e — an accolade that sent ripples through the entire swordsmithing world. Henceforth, the Komiya school would be celebrated as \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Great Masterpiece of the Showa Era\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Modern Kotetsu.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003e1941 New Japanese Sword Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e, Master Kunimitsu was awarded the supreme honor of \u003cstrong\u003eChief Master Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, taking his place among thirty-one of Japan's most distinguished swordsmiths — including the celebrated Akihide Kurihara and Kuniyasu Yoshihara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCarrying the weight of this extraordinary heritage, Kokuten entered the forge of the living master \u003cstrong\u003eKawachi Kunihira\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1999\u003c\/strong\u003e, immersing himself in rigorous training before establishing his independence in \u003cstrong\u003e2004\u003c\/strong\u003e. His talent was swiftly recognized: at the \u003cstrong\u003e2006 New Master Sword Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e, he received both the \u003cstrong\u003eEffort Award\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eNewcomer Award\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare double distinction — and has since claimed the Effort Award two additional times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a proud member of the \u003cstrong\u003eKunihira (now Kunisuke) school\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside fellow apprentices Takami Kunichi and Kiyota Kunetsugu, Kokuten has set his sights on one of the most demanding artistic challenges in the craft: the \u003cstrong\u003eJūka Chōji hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sweeping, layered clove-blossom tempering pattern that has tested the skill of master smiths throughout history. In his hands, this ancient tradition yields blades of breathtaking beauty and exceptional cutting performance in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011 New Master Sword Exhibition — Effort Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012 New Master Sword Exhibition — Excellence Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis sword is an exclusive piece from our collection — a singular work in which the full depth of Kokuten's artistry is brought to life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOZANDO KATANA SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42508409471171,"sku":"588-ST00033","price":3000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/2178\/8069\/files\/kokuten.jpg?v=1692759567","url":"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/products\/newly-forged-katana-by-kokuten","provider":"Tozando Katana Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}