The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
This modern katana by Ueda Sukesada, a highly skilled swordsmith, is a specially commissioned reproduction of the style of Sadamune from the Nanbokucho period. It features a powerful sugata with an o-kissaki, finely forged itame-hada, and an active gunome-midare hamon. With its sharp cutting geometry, it is recommended for both appreciation and tameshigiri.
NihontoWatchmei · Osafune · Gendaito · nagasa 72.6cm · sori 1.6cm
Bizen · around 1980-2020
2 pieces on the market now
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
¥430,000
