{"title":"Martial Practice","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tokishima-kazumune","title":"Katana : Tokishima Kazumune","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rAOk9EgZAm4?si=02WIKKrfTcPf9Akz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTokishima Kazumune Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDated June 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis katana was forged by Tokishima Kazumune and bears a date inscription reading an auspicious day in June 2010.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough a modern sword, it possesses a commanding presence rarely encountered among contemporary blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a blade length of 73.8 cm (approximately 2 Shaku 4 Sun 3 Bu), a motohaba of 34.5 mm, and a blade weight of 990 grams excluding mountings, the sword displays a powerful and substantial form while maintaining elegant proportions throughout its length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall sugata is wide and robust, yet remains balanced and refined rather than excessively heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hamon is a brilliant chōji-based pattern executed with confidence and consistency from the machi to the tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most impressive qualities of this blade is the continuity of the temper line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany swords show variations or loss of intensity toward the monouchi, but this example maintains its character throughout the entire length of the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yakiba remains lively and well controlled, creating a strong visual rhythm while preserving clarity and order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kissaki is well shaped and the boshi continues naturally from the hamon without appearing forced or exaggerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoshirae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is mounted in a practical yet tasteful koshirae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly notable is the tsuba, an older iron example believed to date from the late Edo period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts quiet patina contrasts beautifully with the modern blade and creates an appealing dialogue between different periods of Japanese sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining fittings are modern and functional, complementing the sword without distracting from it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe saya is exceptionally smooth in operation, allowing the blade to be drawn and sheathed with ease and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a modern katana that succeeds in combining strength with elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts wide proportions and substantial weight suggest a sword made with practical performance in mind, while the bright and uninterrupted chōji hamon demonstrates the skill and discipline of the smith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile fully suitable for martial arts practice and tameshigiri when legally permitted and properly handled, the sword should first be appreciated as a work of traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than imitating a particular historical masterpiece, the sword stands confidently as a modern work in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, martial artists, and enthusiasts of contemporary swordsmithing alike, this blade offers a rewarding combination of presence, functionality, and artistic 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