Ikoma Mitsutada, 13th century sword at Eisei Bunko Museum, Japan
The Ikoma Mitsutada uchigatana displays a robust shape with a stout point section and a distinct clove blossom pattern on its hardened edge.
Created during the Kamakura period in Osafune village, this sword started as a tachi before being converted into a katana with a cutting-edge length of 68.5 centimeters.
The sword received recognition as a National Treasure in 1955, representing the craftsmanship standards of the Osafune school of sword-making in Bizen province.
Visitors can examine the sword's metallurgical details, including its wide blade construction and characteristic tempering patterns, at the Eisei Bunko Museum in Tokyo.
Hon'ami Kotoku commissioned an inscription for this sword, connecting it to Ikoma Kazumasa, a general who served under military leader Oda Nobunaga.
Location: Mejirodai
Creator: Mitsutada
Address: 東京都文京区目白台1-1-1
GPS coordinates: 35.71323,139.72320
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:53
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