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 is a tanto by 27th Generation Kanemoto, also known as Tatsuchiro Kaneko, who was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Gifu Prefecture in 1997. The blade features a wide body with uchizori, a beautiful jigane with fine ji-nie and chi-kei, and a gunome midare hamon with kinsuji and nie-suji, showcasing the family's traditional Sanbonsugi pattern. It is a masterpiece from the direct lineage of Magoroku Kanemoto.
NihontoWatchmei · Kanemoto · Gendaito · nagasa 26cm
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.
Returns/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
¥350,000