Sword Specifications:

• Signature : Sanuki Kuni Ju Okimitsu Saku, Shōwa 17, September (1942)
• Blade Length : 67.0 cm
• Curvature : 1.8 cm
• Width at Base : 31.0 mm
• Thickness at Base : 7.5 mm
• Width at Tip : 21.9 mm
• Thickness at Tip : 5.6 mm
• Total Length (with Koshirae) : 102.2 cm

This katana is suguha. The blade exhibits bold and elegant curvature, with a razor-sharp edge, showcasing Okimitsu’s mastery in traditional Japanese metallurgy.

This is a rare, traditionally-forged katana by Okimitsu, a highly skilled Japanese swordsmith from Nishinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. Made in September 1942 (Shōwa 17), this sword is not a mass-produced military Guntō, but rather a Gendaitō, crafted using traditional Japanese swordsmithing techniques.

About the Swordsmith - Okimitsu

The maker of this blade, Okimitsu, was a government-appointed swordsmith during World War II. His real name was Hara Hiroshi, and he was a renowned master artisan. His achievements include:

• Multiple awards from the Army Swordsmithing Technical Encouragement Association
• Recognition as a member of the National Swordsmith Institute.
• Holding the honorary title of Shōshō, marking him as one of the top swordsmiths of his time.
• Apprenticeship under Hara Kakutarō, the first-generation Okimitsu.

Despite being made during wartime, this katana follows traditional forging techniques, ensuring its superior quality compared to standard military swords of the era.