Why the Japanese katana is a sought-after piece

 

Among many collectors of ancient artifacts, it seems that a common item on their wish list is an authentic Japanese katana from ancient Japan. The experts at Sadigh Gallery share their thoughts on what makes the Japanese katana is a sought-after piece. 

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1. Craftsmanship like no other

There is something to the creation of the katana that makes it both a very effective tool for its intended purpose and a work of art because of its intricate design. The smelting process used is different from the modern mass production of steel, even made more complex with varying degrees of smelting on the blade's individual facets, from the spine to the sides to the edge. It takes up to five persons to complete the katana's construction, shares Sadigh Gallery. 

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2. Personalized creation

A katana from ancient Japan is not the type that is produced in volume. A katana forger of old typically makes a sword for a specific warrior, which comes with personalized inscriptions on the blade, a comfortable hilt grip tailored for the one who wields it, and a uniquely designed cross guard. Each katana is one-of-a-kind and has a remarkable story to tell. This mysterious aspect of the katana is what draws a lot of individuals to it.

3. Historical and cultural value

Though you may never really know the secrets or the interesting sub-plots to any given katana that you have in your collection, whether it belonged to an important person or if it was able to take an enemy's life in battle, you are quite content in knowing that being its keeper is a great honor in itself. Anyone who owns a katana holds with them a piece of history and ancient culture, simply because of what the sword represents.

Sadigh Gallery in New York is a family-owned business that specializes in handling and selling ancient artifacts, ancient art, and coins from different parts of the world. The gallery has been featured in several newspapers and magazines such as NY Newsday, Celator, Coin World Magazine, Ornament Magazine, and Medical Device and Diagnostics Magazine. For more interesting topics, visit this page.

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