{"product_id":"katana-ts083-nbthk","title":"TS083 Katana sword IEHIRA Antique Edo period NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\/images2\/Square-payment-options.png\" style=\"margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px dashed #500; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 1.4rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust a Part of Our Huge Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamurai Store offers over 100 katana swords, showcasing our extensive collection to inspire confidence and excitement among collectors and enthusiasts. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease get in touch with us via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/Y3Z3N7OD6JX7J1\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand tell us what you want!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eProudly listed by: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamurai Store, Inc.\u003c\/a\u003e JAPAN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-6 weeks for the export permit to be granted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eWe Ship Worldwide via EMS \/ UPS \/ OCS \/ Surface  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; background-color: #f3ebeb;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem# TS083\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003eAntique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Edo Period (1673)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificated\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely\u003c\/strong\u003e Well Preserved certificate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px;\"\u003eSwordsmith: Fujiwara IEHIRA (inscribed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality Katana sword from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SAMURAI STORE TOKYO\" href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/samurai-store-tokyo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMURAI STORE Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (Mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashū-jū Fujiwara Iehira (賀州住藤原家平) \u003cbr\u003e– August, Kanbun 13 (1673 CE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvince:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaga Province (Ishikawa pref.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo Period, Kanbun 13 (1673 CE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri, original \u003cstrong\u003eubu nakago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamon (tempered line pattern): \u003c\/strong\u003eKoshi-biraki Kaeruko Chōji-midare with tama, enriched with abundant sunagashi and kinsuji\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification: \u003c\/strong\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Especially Worthy of Preservation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l0068v\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKatana | Kashū-jū Fujiwara Iehira | NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"452\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eForged in \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e1673 (Kanbun 13)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eKashū-jū Fujiwara Iehira\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant katana is a fine representative of the prestigious \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eKaga tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Iehira served the powerful \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eMaeda Clan of Kaga Domain\u003c\/strong\u003e as an official swordsmith, producing blades renowned for their refined workmanship and brilliant tempering.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eBorn as the son of the first-generation master \u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eIetada\u003c\/strong\u003e, Iehira succeeded the family tradition after the early passing of his elder brother and became the \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"651\"\u003esecond-generation head of the school\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together with his father, he is regarded as one of the greatest swordsmiths of Kaga Province, and is widely recognized for possessing some of the highest technical skill among all Kaga smiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThis sword immediately captivates with its exceptionally beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eKaeruko Chōji (frog-spawn clove) hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Iehira's signature styles. The temper pattern is remarkably well matched on both sides of the blade—an indication of a highly skilled craftsman with outstanding control during yaki-ire. Within the lively chōji are abundant \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003esunagashi (flowing nie lines)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003ekinsuji (bright lightning-like martensite streaks)\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a vivid, luminous appearance that continuously reveals new details as the blade catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eThis example is considered an especially fine work by Iehira. The brilliant hamon is exceptionally bright and well-defined, with perfectly balanced activity on both sides of the blade—an achievement rarely seen and highly appreciated by experienced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eThe blade remains in its original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eubu nakago\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its full signature and historical integrity. Combined with its graceful Kanbun-era proportions, this is a sword that perfectly balances elegance with the restrained sophistication for which early Edo masterpieces are admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eAccompanied by an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon (Especially Worthy of Preservation) Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e, this katana represents one of the finest surviving works by Iehira and is an outstanding choice for collectors seeking a museum-quality Kaga blade with exceptional artistic activity in the hamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoshirae Ornate Mouting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is mounted in an elegant black lacquered koshirae featuring a finely textured carved lacquer finish. The mountings are tastefully coordinated with a graceful mokkō-shaped tsuba decorated with flowing bird motifs, while the dark brown silk tsuka-ito complements the antique samegawa beautifully. The dignified koshirae harmonizes perfectly with the refined character of the blade, resulting in an exceptionally balanced presentation worthy of a distinguished Edo-period masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b09b9b; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade comes with a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/span\u003e of NBTHK Japan Sword Preservation Society - Tokubetsu Hozon Paper (Extremely Well-preserved sword)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #991100;\"\u003eRegistration Certificate (Torokusho): #Hyogo-15071\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Every authentic antique Japanese sword legally possessed in Japan must be accompanied by an official Japanese Sword Registration Certificate (Torokusho) issued by the Prefectural Board of Education. Possessing an antique sword without this certificate is illegal under Japanese law.\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors, the Torokusho also serves as official evidence that the blade has been examined and recognized by the Japanese authorities as a genuine Japanese sword rather than a modern replica or imitation.\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this registration certificate is valid only within Japan. Once the sword is permanently exported, the original certificate is legally required to be returned to the issuing Prefectural Board of Education and therefore cannot accompany the sword overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eBlade Material :\u003c\/span\u003e Authentic Forged \u0026amp; Polished\u003cspan\u003e Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eInscription :\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Kashū-jū Fujiwara Iehira (賀州住藤原家平) – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eInscription (back):\u003c\/span\u003e August, Kanbun 13 (1673 CE)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eSmith school:\u003c\/span\u003e Fujiwara Iehira (certified)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eSmith Location :\u003c\/span\u003e Kaga Province\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eAge :\u003c\/span\u003e Edo Period, Kanbun 13 (1673 CE)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eTempered Line Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e Koshi-biraki Kaeruko Chōji-midare with tama, enriched with abundant sunagashi and kinsuji\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eBlade Length: 65.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eOverall length w\/ mounting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eCurvature (\u003cem\u003eSori\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e 1.2cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eRivet Holes:\u003c\/span\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eGrooves:\u003c\/span\u003e Bo-Hi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eNBTHK Certificate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e TOKUBETSU Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e paper (Extremely well-preserved sword)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--Koshirae--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKOSHIRAE\u003c\/em\u003e Ornate Mountings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; 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