A fully functional gendaitō shinken by Taira (Hira) Sadashige, dated August 1943 (Showa 18). The blade has been recently polished (togimi) and presents a clean, bright surface with excellent activity. At 62.5 cm with a healthy 1.7 cm sori, the proportions are robust yet lively, giving confident handling for iaidō, battō and .
The hamon is an attractive midare pattern—an irregular wave combining rounded gunome elements in places with gentle notare undulation. It runs consistently from the base through the monouchi, showing a bright nioiguchi with fine internal activity under light. The well-defined ridge and ample motohaba 33.2 mm taper to a strong tip (sakihaba 24.6 mm), while a single mekugi-ana secures mounting.
The sword is housed in a sleek high-gloss black lacquer scabbard fitted with a tight, well-made habaki.
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Most of our modern Katanas are handcrafted in China, in a region that is world-renowned for its specialization in making high-quality, affordable swords.
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