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Image 1 — NBTHK Hozon Dotanuki Katana
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NBTHK Hozon Dotanuki Katana

Katana attributed to the famous Dotanuki school from Higo. Dotanuki became famous when they won the contest in the early Edo period as the sharpest and strongest swords in Japan. The challenge was to cut a helmet as deep as possible without damaging the blade. The famous TV samurai Kozure Okami (Itto Ogami) used a Dotanuki blade to destroy his enemies.
 
NBTHK Hozon certified to Dotanuki.
Blade in shirasaya
Ware shown in photos, common for this school
Nagasa: 27.25 in, 69.23 cm
Please PM for any questions
 
Price: $4,500+shipping

u/OblivionX51 — 10 days ago