NihontoWatchA gendaito daisho made by Horii Tanetada in the Bizen tradition. The katana is signed and dated July 1993, while the wakizashi is signed and dated December 1987. The koshirae is modern with dai-sho iron tsuba, black tsuka maki, feather fan menuki, waisted fuchi, honzogan kashira, black lacquered saya, and horn kurikata and kojiri.
NihontoWatchOffered by Nihonto US
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, no penalty, inspection on every item. Returns must be in the same condition as shipped. Actual costs will be charged on returned items. No restocking fee. If you did not like the item is a good enough reason for return.
$19,000