Antique Japanese Katana Saber by Tachibana Munehiro

Antique Japanese Katana Saber by Tachibana Munehiro

The Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Tachibana Munehiro is a masterpiece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, which brings together the strength and discipline of a centuries-old martial tradition. Made during the Showa era, this katana is the work of Tachibana Munehiro, an accomplished blacksmith from Yo Shu, who perpetuated the spirit of Japanese sword making.

A High Quality Katana

The blade of the katana measures 2 shaku 1 sun 5 rin (63.8 cm/ 25.11 inches), with a sori (curvature) of 1.4 cm/0.55 inches. Made in the iconic shinogi-zukuri style with an iori-mune and a chu-gissaki, the blade features an ubu nakago, expertly finished with a kesho yasuri-me, and a mekugi-ana. The total length of the katana is 93 cm (36.6 inches).

• Blade length: 2 shaku 1 sun 5 rin (63.8 cm/ 25.11 inches)
• Sori (curvature): 1.4 cm / 0.55 inches
• Blade Style: Shinogi-zukuri
• Materials used: Steel, wood, metal
• Period of creation: Showa period
• Blacksmith: Tachibana Munehiro
• Historical context: Showa period, Japan
• Katana Style: Traditional Japanese Katana
• Luxury materials: Gold, shakudo, nanako