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.
Proudly listed by: Samurai Store, Inc. JAPAN 2-3 weeks for the export permit to be granted. We Ship Worldwide via EMS / UPS / Surface Item# T4334 Contemporary KATANA sword in Ornate Mountings Swordsmith: SADANAGA Very stunning contemporary Katana long blade made by swordsmith SADANAGA located in Unshu Shimane pref, and inscribed in March, 1987. Inscription of the sword smith and his location, and complete month/year engraved on the tang. The most beautiful feature of the blade is Notare swell tempered-line pattern. With Bo-Hi grooves. The blade comes in a complete ornate mountings including the beautiful Tsuba guard designed with gold a gourd Sake bottle. A copy of the authority translated to English by the vendor comes with. BLADE: Authority/Registration# Shimane-28758 *This number means that the blade is verified and registered as authentic Japanese sword by the board of education and public safety commission. Blade Material : Authentic Forged & Polished Steel Blade Inscription : SADANAGA (smith name) located in Unshu Inscription (back): Made in March, 1987 Swordsmith : SADANAGA 貞永 Smith Location : Unshu Province (Shimane pref.) Age : 1987 Tempered Line Pattern : swell Blade Length: 68cm Curvature ( Sori ): 1.7cm Rivet Holes: 1 Grooves: Bo-Hi NBTHK Certificate: - Other Certificates: Copy of the authority translated to English by the vendor comes with. KOSHIRAE Ornate Mountings: Tsuba Hand guard: gourd Sake bottle and cup Fuchi Pommel: Kashira Pommel at base: Saya scabbard: Black Urushi lacquered finish Menuki Hilt Ornament: Kozuka Utility Knife: non *Stand Shown in the photos is NOT INCLUDED. Add a quality Sword Stand to your sword order. Also Comes With: Standard Sword Bag Secure & Full-Insured Shipping Worldwide Where We Ship To This item can be surely shipped to the proven destinations: United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Netherland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Poland
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Izumo · around 1989-2019
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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.
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