This beautiful modern katana was crafted by the renowned swordsmith Nagata Sukenori during the Showa period. Designed for practitioners of Iaido or (test cutting), this sword offers a perfect blend of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern functionality.
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Period : Showa
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Signature : Nagata Sukenori
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Blade Length (刃長, "hacho"): 60.7 cm
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Curvature (反り, "sori"): 1.8 cm
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Blade Width at Base (元幅, "motohaba"): 28.0 mm
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Blade Thickness at Base (元重, "motokasane"): 6.5 mm
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Blade Width at Tip (先幅, "sakihaba"): 20.0 mm
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Blade Thickness at Tip (先重, "sakikasane"): 5.0 mm
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Blade Weight (裸身重量): 587 g
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Total Weight with Scabbard (鞘払い重量): 815 g
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Total Length with Scabbard: 99.0 cm
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Scabbard Length: 75.8 cm
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Hilt Length: 22.7 cm
Hamon
The blade features a gunome-midare hamon, a wavy, irregular temper pattern that adds visual appeal and strength to the cutting edge.
Koshirae
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Tsuba : The sword is mounted with an openwork tsuba.
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Kashira : The kashira (pommel) features (nanako-ji) texture with golden accents in the form of a phoenix or bird motif, enhancing the sword’s overall aesthetic.
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Ito-maki : The handle is wrapped in a traditional green silk or cotton ito over ray skin (samegawa), providing a secure grip for practice or display.
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Saya : The saya (scabbard) is finished with a sleek black lacquer, and the sageo (cord) is tied in a traditional style, ready for use in iai practice.
Crafted by Nagata Sukenori, this katana is a superb example of modern sword-making, ideal for collectors or practitioners of traditional Japanese sword arts.