{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-with-iron-sukashi-koshirae","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword with Iron Sukashi \u0026 Koshirae","description":"\u003csection class=\"product\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMei:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mumei (Unsigned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suriage (Shortened tang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Koshirae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length (Koshirae):\u003c\/strong\u003e 94.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 65.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNakago Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width (Motohaba):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.05 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Thickness (Motokasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Width (Sakihaba):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Thickness (Sakikasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight with Saya:\u003c\/strong\u003e 869 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese katana\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unsigned (\u003cstrong\u003emumei\u003c\/strong\u003e) blade that has been \u003cstrong\u003esuriage\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating careful shortening carried out historically to adapt the sword for continued use. The blade measures \u003cstrong\u003e65.4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in nagasa with a graceful \u003cstrong\u003e1.7 cm sori\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a well-balanced and practical profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esugata\u003c\/strong\u003e is elegant and slender, with smooth taper from the \u003cstrong\u003emotohaba\u003c\/strong\u003e to the kissaki. The blade feels light and responsive in hand, with a blade weight of only \u003cstrong\u003e672 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003eiaitō-style handling sword\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining a genuine steel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, as seen in the photographs, appears as a calm and refined \u003cstrong\u003esuguha-based pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e with subtle undulation and a soft, even \u003cstrong\u003enioiguchi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The overall appearance emphasizes control and elegance rather than flamboyance. The steel surface shows a fine, subdued jihada consistent with functional, well-forged blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekissaki\u003c\/strong\u003e is cleanly formed with a smooth transition and well-defined geometry, contributing to the sword’s balanced and composed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"koshirae\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoshirae Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe katana is mounted in a complete and cohesive \u003cstrong\u003ekoshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003etsuka\u003c\/strong\u003e is wrapped in deep blue \u003cstrong\u003eito\u003c\/strong\u003e over natural samegawa, offering a classic and dignified appearance as well as a secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emenuki\u003c\/strong\u003e depict traditional animal motifs, likely \u003cem\u003eshishi\u003c\/em\u003e (guardian lions), rendered in a warm-toned metal that contrasts attractively with the blue tsuka-ito and white samegawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple yet characterful \u003cstrong\u003eiron sukashi tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e of round form. Its openwork design and aged patina give it a quiet, utilitarian beauty consistent with practical sword fittings rather than decorative excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esaya\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in a restrained, traditional style, complementing the overall sober and functional character of the mounting. Fully assembled, the sword weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e869 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, remaining comfortable and well-balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-proportioned and understated \u003cstrong\u003emumei suriage katana\u003c\/strong\u003e, mounted in a practical and tasteful koshirae. With its calm suguha-style hamon, light handling, and classic iron sukashi tsuba, this sword is particularly suitable for practitioners of iaidō or collectors who appreciate functional elegance and honest craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51212881264807,"sku":"KATANA63","price":3588.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/6792\/1319\/files\/P1100510-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1786767952","url":"https:\/\/minkatana.shop\/fr\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-with-iron-sukashi-koshirae","provider":"MINKATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}