{"title":"Japanese Sword","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"s-109","title":"Katana (Uchigatana), Tatsuto Yamano","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:078a859d-7d7e-4615-ab5e-b42c89c83c3b-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-32\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b6e306ea-577b-4217-9fb9-fd95376600c3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Yamano embodies his aesthetic with particular clarity, presenting an innovative interpretation within the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade exhibits a thick kasane and wide mihaba, giving it a powerful and voluminous presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hamon is based on chōji-midare, with variations in height and spacing throughout. In places, elements reminiscent of jūka-chōji and hako-chōji can be observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yakiba extends partially into the shinogi-ji showing strong characteristics of hitatsura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the ha, nie are strongly present and the nioiguchi is clear and well-defined. Within the hamon, long, continuous inazuma are distinctly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe well-matched hamon on both sides, combined with an underlying sense of subtle allure, recalls aspects of Muramasa, while clearly demonstrating an interpretation that goes beyond mere imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile grounded in traditional elements, the work expands upon them, revealing Yamano’s distinctive aesthetic vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e山野氏による本作は、彼の美学を色濃く体現した革新的な一振です。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e重ね厚く身幅広い、量感に富んだ体配。\u003cbr\u003e刃文は丁子乱れを基調。各高さや間隔に変化が見られ、所々重花丁子や箱丁子のような要素あり。焼きは部分的に鎬地に及び、皆焼が広がり。\u003cbr\u003e刃縁には沸が強く付き匂口は明瞭。刃中には長く走る稲妻が顕著に現れ。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"449\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e表裏でよく揃った刃文構成と、どこか妖艶さを感じさせる様子はどこか村正を想起させる要素を備えつつも、独自の解釈の交わりが見受けられる。\u003cbr\u003e伝統的要素を踏まえながらもそれを拡張する点から、山野\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e逹人氏の美学が窺える一振りである。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49015297835250,"sku":"S-109","price":2300000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/A7R0033_fin_v4.jpg?v=1775631078"},{"product_id":"s-141","title":"Wakizashi, Kunihira Kawachi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wakizashi is in the form of a sun-nobi tantō, conceived with reference to Nanbokuchō-period tantō. \u003cbr\u003eWhile tantō typically exhibit almost no curvature, this blade has a slight sori of approximately 0.2 mm. The kasane is relatively thin and the mihaba is wide, resulting in an elongated and graceful sugata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hamon is based on gunome, forming a gently undulating and continuous pattern. The polish is in sashikomi style. \u003cbr\u003eThe jihada is primarily ko-itame, with areas of itame mixed in. Within the ji, suikage and bō-utsuri are visible, and ji-nie is densely present, described as forming thickly in a fine, granular manner, creating a refined and highly active surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade bears the carving “Manpō \/ Kiitsu” (万法／帰一), a Zen phrase expressing the idea that all things ultimately return to a single fundamental origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving is executed in a style inspired by tenkoku (seal engraving). Rather than being stamped, each character is individually carved. A patinating agent has been applied to the carved areas to induce controlled oxidation, producing a distinctive coloration reminiscent of an inked seal impression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e本作は寸延短刀の形式をとる脇差で、南北朝期の短刀を意識した作である。\u003cbr\u003e通常ほとんど反りを持たない短刀に対し、本作は約0.2mmのわずかな反りを備える。重ねはやや薄く、身幅は広めで、伸びやかな体配を示す。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e刃文は互の目を基調とし、穏やかな起伏をもって連続。研ぎは差し込み。\u003cbr\u003e地鉄は小板目を主とし、部分的に板目が交じる。\u003cbr\u003e地には水影や棒映りがあり、さらに地沸が微塵に厚く付くことで、地景は緻密かつ充実した様相を呈する。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e刀身には「万法／帰一」の彫が施される。これは禅語で、あらゆるものが本来一つの根源に帰するという思想を示すものである。\u003cbr\u003e彫は篆刻を想起させる意匠で、単なる押印ではなく、一字ずつ彫り込まれている。さらに彫部には錆薬を施し、意図的に酸化させることで、印影のような独特の色調が表現されている。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49019588280562,"sku":"S-141","price":2000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/A7R0117_fin_v2.jpg?v=1775715928"},{"product_id":"s-137","title":"Tanto, Kunihira Kawachi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:078a859d-7d7e-4615-ab5e-b42c89c83c3b-20\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"79b90729-8e46-4d06-8fce-0c4a2db3558f\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tantō was created in the style of the mid-Kamakura period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jihada is a well-forged ko-mokume, presenting a tight and even surface. \u003cbr\u003eThe hamon is based on a suguha, distinguished by the presence of a nijūba, which introduces refinement and prevents the composition from appearing overly plain. \u003cbr\u003eThe bōshi shows tobiyaki; although not intentionally produced during forging, it is appreciated by Kunihira, as a natural and favorable feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving on the blade is derived from a classical Chinese phrase expressing the idea that a family which accumulates good deeds will see its virtue extend to future generations, emphasizing the importance of continued effort over time. \u003cbr\u003eThe design evokes tenkoku (seal engraving); rather than being stamped, each character is individually carved. A patinating agent has been applied to the carved areas to induce controlled oxidation, creating a distinctive coloration reminiscent of a seal impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e本作は鎌倉中期の作風を意識した短刀である。\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"41\"\u003e地鉄は小杢目が詰み、穏やかで均質な肌合いを示す。\u003cbr\u003e刃文は直刃調を基盤としつつ、二重刃を伴う点に特徴があり、単調さを避けながら品位ある表情を出している。\u003cbr\u003e帽子には飛び焼きあり。これは作刀時に意図せず現れたが、\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e自然な景色として國平氏曰く気に入っているとのこと。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e刀身の彫りは、「善行を積み重ねた家には、その功徳が子孫にまで及ぶ」という思想を表した、積み重ねの重要性を説く\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e中国の古典の文言である。\u003cbr\u003e篆刻を想起させる意匠で、押印ではなく一字ずつ彫り込まれている。さらに彫部には錆薬を施し、意図的に酸化させることで、落款印のような独特の色調を表現している。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49019599290610,"sku":"S-137","price":1900000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4956\/7218\/files\/A7R0170_fin_v2.jpg?v=1775717301"}],"url":"https:\/\/komonjapan.com\/collections\/japanese-sword.oembed","provider":"Komon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}