NihontoWatchThis is a modern katana by Kojima Kanenori, an officially commissioned swordsmith for the Imperial Japanese Army, known for winning numerous awards. The blade measures 78.6 cm and is well-balanced for iaido, featuring itame-hada and a gunome hamon. The accompanying koshirae has been refurbished with new fittings and a rewrapped tsuka, making it ready for immediate use.
NihontoWatchKanenori兼則
Offered by Giheiya
Mino · around 1926-1989
1 piece 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.
¥400,000