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A Unique Katana from the Forge of the Komiya Swordsmiths

Available on Consignment at an incredible price: $6500.00 USD
(plus shipping/insurance)

SOLD

Modern Tosho also has another available unpolished Katana in shirasaya forged by Komiya Yasumitsu utilizing Noma Dojo nails. Inquire for more information.

 

Nihonto are the embodiment of the spirit of Bushido. Sword and swordsman; they both represent the pursuit of perfection of craft, technique, and character. Through repeated exposure to physical extremes, both sword and swordsman gain characteristics that in the end become a whole that is greater than its sum of parts. It is through experiencing of the hardest blows and the hottest fires can the sword and the swordsman become the epitome of their art, and without a word spoken, their characters are immediately evident for all to see. The forge and the dojo are the nursery for the spirit.

Occasionally, nihonto were, and still are, forged utilizing materials regarded as so special in nature that they would accentuate the finished work with the spirit of their former host. There were swords forged from the main gun barrels of the Battleship Mikasa, or steel from a particularly rare or highly regarded source. In this blade, iron nails from the world famous Noma Dojo were incorporated into the steel so that the memory of this once proud, famous, and innovative dojo would carry on, as well as the efforts and good will of it’s founder; Seiji Noma. Noma Dojo was unfortunately razed in 2007, but its memory thrives in this sword (one of two forged similarly). What could be more fitting to carry on the spirit of a great Kendo Dojo than a sword blade?

Forged in 2008, the mei on this katana notes that it was made using nails that were obtained from the Noma Dojo, and holds the names of five smiths of the Komiya line as a “Gassaku” ( 合作 ) or “combined” work. It is unusual for so many smiths of a forge to participate in the creation of one work, and this participation of them in a united effort emphasizes the extraordinary nature of this sword.

The mei also lists the name of the ordering individual, Mr. Paul Martin. Many may recognize Mr. Martin from the numerous Japanese sword related articles, television productions, and publications he has produced or participated.

 

 

It has a full, somewhat robust shape with moderate nikuoki, is well balanced sword and currently is in Iai mounts and Iai polish. The O-choji midare yakiba is faintly visible, and a complete polish would bring the hamon and hada into full appreciation. It has no flaws and would be a fine blade for use in martial arts or as a collectable when fully polished.

Nagasa: 28 ¼ (71.7 cm)
Motohaba: 1 ¼ inches (3.3 cm)
Kasane: 9/32 inch (7 mm)
Weight (bare blade): 1 lb 14 ¼ ozs. (860 grams)

Modern Tosho is proud to present this very special work.

 

Available on Consignment at an incredible price: $6500.00 USD
(plus shipping/insurance)

SOLD

Modern Tosho also has another available unpolished Katana in shirasaya forged by Komiya Yasumitsu utilizing Noma Dojo nails. Inquire for more information.

 

More about the Noma Dojo and its history can be found at:

http://www.kodansha.co.jp/dojo/noma_dojo_e.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlhMzky3DP8