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Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Uda Hirakuni (Hozon)

Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Uda Hirakuni (Hozon)

$2,850.00 USD
$2,850.00 USD
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Sword Specifications

  • Maker: Uda Hirakuni
  • Mumei
  • Period: Late Muromachi
  • Certificate: NBTHK Hozon 
  • Blade Length: 62.0 cm 
  • Curvature: 1.5 cm 
  • Width at Base: 2.83 cm
  • Width at Tip: 1.82 cm
  • Thickness at Base: 7.2 mm
  • Thickness at Tip: 5.0 mm
  • Blade Weight: 523 g
  • Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes): 3

This is an authentic Koto-era (古刀) katana attributed to the Uda School, a renowned sword-making tradition known for producing finely crafted, resilient blades. The sword has been officially designated as a Hozon Token (Preservation Sword) by the NBTHK certifying its historical and artistic value.

The blade features a bohi , reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity. Expertly polished, the sword retains its cutting ability, making it suitable for iaido, battōjutsu, and tameshigiri.

The craftsmanship of this katana reflects the distinct characteristics of Uda School swords, which originated in the Nanbokuchō to Muromachi periods (14th–16th centuries). The blade exhibits a well-forged hada (steel grain structure), with a balanced curvature (1.5 cm) that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.

Mountings & Special Features

  • Shirasaya: Comes in a high-quality, newly crafted white scabbard for preservation.
  • Bohi (Groove): Aesthetic and functional fullering, improving handling and reducing weight.
  • Condition: Professionally polished, enhancing the visibility of the hamon and steel structure.

About the Uda School

The Uda School originated in Etchū Province (modern-day Toyama Prefecture) and was active from the late Kamakura to Muromachi periods. Uda smiths were known for their strong, practical swords, often featuring a refined itame-hada (wood-grain steel pattern) and an elegant suguha or midare hamon. Their blades were highly regarded by samurai for their durability and cutting performance.

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  • Swords are shipped from Tokyo, Japan. We manage all the procedures to export the sword.
  • You can't return sword to Japan because procedures are too strict.
  • We work with a shipping company that have experience with Nihonto so you don't have to worry.
  • Please check the rules of your country before importing the sword. We do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.

We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Hong Kong, and Australia. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before purchasing. We normally ship by EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post.

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・All our swords are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and The Board of Education(Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore each sword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education.
・After receiving the full payment of the items,we return the registration card and get the permission from Ministry of Cultural Affairs to export the swords legally from Japan. It will take about 1 to 2 months for that step.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.

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