NihontoWatchThis is a collaborative work by the distinguished swordsmith Kanemoto and his son Yasunori, both from Hizen province. The blade features a tightly forged mokume-hada and a gunome hamon with a predominantly suguha pattern, demonstrating excellent craftsmanship. Despite its old polish, the blade remains in generally good condition, and it comes with a refurbished koshirae.
NihontoWatchOffered by Giheiya
Saga · around 1926-1989
3 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.
¥370,000