Japanese Katana and Saya (Scabbard) – Traditionally made

*Japanese Katana and Saya (Scabbard) – Traditionally made*

Blade measures 76.5cm (inc habaki), 104.5cm overall.
Signed on the nakago (tang). Wooden Saya.

The Samurai, a renowned military caste in Japan from the 12th Century until the Meiji period, played a significant role in shaping and governing the country. They had the exclusive privilege to own and publicly wear swords, typically a pair known as Daisho. The common pairing included the Katana and the Wakizashi.

The term “katana” first appears in Japanese in the Nihon Shoki of 720, a compound of “kata” (one side) + “na” (blade). A katana is a standard-sized, moderately curved Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 60.6 cm (23.86 inches). It has a distinctive appearance with a curved, slender, single-edged blade, a circular or squared guard (tsuba), and a long grip for two-handed use. The katana was traditionally worn with the cutting edge up.

*Condition*
This Katana is in excellent condition with a few minor signs of wear and tear. There are also minor abrasions to the Saya. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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