Katana - Japan
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Japanese Katana Sword made by Horii Hideaki Toshihide NBTHK Hozon
Toshihide Horii's real name was Kanekichi Horii, his first name was Kaneaki, and in 1901 he became a student of Tanekiko Horii and Yutaneaki Horii, in 1901 he became Taneaki's adopted son and son-in-law.
Later, he became the third generation of the Horii family, and in 1912, he was given the name Hideaki, which is derived from Suishinshi Masahide's character Hide, from the Sword Preservation Society. When the Crown Prince was born in 1933 he was named ``Prince Akihito'', so he changed his name to Toshihide because of this.In the hierarchy of sacred swordsmiths, he was ranked as the highest rank, the rank of sacred goods, the highest rank of the greatest craftsman, and the first rank of director. Toshihide Horii is one of the leading swordsmiths of the early Showa period, and he forged the military swords of Chichibunomiya, Takamatsunomiya, and Higashikuninomiya, as well as short swords granted by the Imperial Household Ministry.
This is a stunning katana made by Hideaki in Bizen tradition great blade in wonderful koshirae with silver dragon mounting.
Blade length 67.3cm
Sori 1.8cm
Width at the hamachi 3.1cm
Motoshige Kasane 7.5mm
Kissaki 2.1cm
Saki kasane 5mm
Mekugi 1
Period Showa era June (1936)
Country of origin Hokaido
Signed Zuisen Horii Toshihide
NBTHK Token Hozon
Seller's Story
Continuing your pursuit of the Bushido path and Japanese antiques, you may discover that each piece you encounter carries a unique narrative, inviting you to unveil the wisdom and ethos of the Samurai. Through these artifacts, you can forge a personal connection to the noble ideals of Bushido, allowing you to understand:
Honor, discipline, integrity, and loyalty.
It is our way of life that we share with you.
We hope you enjoy your journey into Japanese history, just as we do.
looking forward to meet
Member Dutch Token Society
Website www bushidoshop nl
Translated by Google TranslateJapanese Katana Sword made by Horii Hideaki Toshihide NBTHK Hozon
Toshihide Horii's real name was Kanekichi Horii, his first name was Kaneaki, and in 1901 he became a student of Tanekiko Horii and Yutaneaki Horii, in 1901 he became Taneaki's adopted son and son-in-law.
Later, he became the third generation of the Horii family, and in 1912, he was given the name Hideaki, which is derived from Suishinshi Masahide's character Hide, from the Sword Preservation Society. When the Crown Prince was born in 1933 he was named ``Prince Akihito'', so he changed his name to Toshihide because of this.In the hierarchy of sacred swordsmiths, he was ranked as the highest rank, the rank of sacred goods, the highest rank of the greatest craftsman, and the first rank of director. Toshihide Horii is one of the leading swordsmiths of the early Showa period, and he forged the military swords of Chichibunomiya, Takamatsunomiya, and Higashikuninomiya, as well as short swords granted by the Imperial Household Ministry.
This is a stunning katana made by Hideaki in Bizen tradition great blade in wonderful koshirae with silver dragon mounting.
Blade length 67.3cm
Sori 1.8cm
Width at the hamachi 3.1cm
Motoshige Kasane 7.5mm
Kissaki 2.1cm
Saki kasane 5mm
Mekugi 1
Period Showa era June (1936)
Country of origin Hokaido
Signed Zuisen Horii Toshihide
NBTHK Token Hozon
Seller's Story
Continuing your pursuit of the Bushido path and Japanese antiques, you may discover that each piece you encounter carries a unique narrative, inviting you to unveil the wisdom and ethos of the Samurai. Through these artifacts, you can forge a personal connection to the noble ideals of Bushido, allowing you to understand:
Honor, discipline, integrity, and loyalty.
It is our way of life that we share with you.
We hope you enjoy your journey into Japanese history, just as we do.
looking forward to meet
Member Dutch Token Society
Website www bushidoshop nl
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Excellent - Horii Hideaki Toshihide - NBTHK Hozon
Height
3 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Overall Length
67.3 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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Disclaimer: Decorative and Martial Arts Use Only This item is offered for auction with the understanding that it is intended exclusively for decorative purposes or martial arts practice. By participating in this auction, you agree to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Ensure that your use of this item is consistent with the stated purposes. Please note that this item has not been inspected by Catawiki for safety or functionality. Catawiki does not condone illegal activities and is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of this item.
