Antique Japanese Saber Katana Inaba no kuni Kanesaki

Antique Japanese Saber Katana Inaba no kuni Kanesaki

The Antique Japanese Katana Inaba no kuni Kanesaki Sword is an object of rarity and prestige in the world of Japanese blades. This magnificent blade, forged in 1831 in the domain of Inaba, present-day Tottori Prefecture, represents a lineage of exceptional craftsmanship and historical importance.

A Testimony of the Tradition of Japanese Blacksmiths

This blade, weighing an impressive 1166g and measuring just over 78.3cm, is a proud testament to the deep-rooted traditions of Japanese swordsmithing. The white scabbard, inscribed by Bizen-shi, attests to its authenticity and quality. Such swords, exceeding a kilogram in weight and accompanied by an immaculate scabbard, are indeed rare.

• Period: 1831, Tempo era (1830-1844)
• Location: Inaba
• Blacksmith: Inaba no kuni Myoitsu Hosetsu Nyudo Kanesaki
• Length: 78.3 cm (30.83 inches)
• Curvature (Sori): 1.8 cm (0.71 inches)
• Mekugi-ana (ankle hole): 1
• Moto-haba (Width at base): 3.2 cm (1.26 inches)
• Moto-kasane (Thickness at base): 0.9 cm (0.35 inches)
• Saki-haba (Tip Width): 2.2 cm (0.87 inches)
• Saki-kasane (Tip thickness): 0.65 cm (0.26 inches)
• Sheath length: 110 cm (43.31 inches)
• Blade weight: 1166.2 g (41.12 oz)
• Habaki weight: 38.5 g (1.36 oz)
• Handle weight: 193.5 g (6.82 oz)
• Handle width: 28.5 cm (11.22 inches)
• Tsuba (guard) weight: 152.8 g (5.39 oz)
• Tsuba height: 8.6 cm (3.39 inches)
• Tsuba thickness: 0.45 cm (0.18 inches)
• Total length of saber with hilt: 114.5 cm (45.08 inches)