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 katana was forged by the swordsmith Ishihara Yoshisada and features a traditional Higo-style koshirae. The blade showcases a suguha hamon (straight temper line), reflecting the refined skills of the swordsmith. This pre-war katana is rare and valuable due to the restrictions placed on sword production after World War II.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 63.7cm · sori 1.7cm
Kochi · around 1926-1989
3 pieces on the market now
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 only for manufactured defects or incorrect products; notify within 72 hours of delivery. Cancellation only within 2 hours of placing. Customer pays return shipping. Refund within 3 business days of package arrival.
This katana was forged by the swordsmith Ishihara Yoshisada and features a traditional Higo-style koshirae. The blade showcases a suguha hamon (straight temper line), reflecting the refined skills of the swordsmith. This pre-war katana is rare and valuable due to the restrictions placed on sword production after World War II.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 63.7cm · sori 1.7cm
Kochi · around 1926-1989
3 pieces on the market now
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 only for manufactured defects or incorrect products; notify within 72 hours of delivery. Cancellation only within 2 hours of placing. Customer pays return shipping. Refund within 3 business days of package arrival.
