This katana is in the tradition of the Bizen school from the Shinshinto era. The hamon is an active mixture of large midare/gunome with ara-nie in abundance and hotsure. The hada is a ko-itame with mokume mix and ji-nie appears. The koshirae is clean and fundamental with menuki of crayfish against a beautiful pattern of Same.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Bizen · Shin-Shinto · nagasa 80.6cm · sori 1cm
Hitachi · around 1854-1860
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
1 piece on the market now
The NTHK’s principal certificate, issued for a blade of considerable quality. It confirms a genuine signature, or, for an unsigned (mumei) work, records the judges’ attribution to a smith or school. The paper carries a detailed worksheet with a numerical point score.
The NTHK (Nihon Tōken Hozon Kai, the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword) is the oldest of Japan’s sword-appraisal bodies, founded in 1910, decades before the NBTHK. After the death of its long-serving head it divided into two successor societies, the NTHK and the NTHK-NPO, both of which continue to hold shinsa. NTHK certificates are known for a detailed worksheet that records a numerical point score alongside the judges’ written opinion, and the society is especially respected for its attribution of unsigned (mumei) work.
We offer a 48 hour inspection period for all Antique items shipped within the United States only. If the item is not to your satisfaction, we will gladly refund your money less any shipping and handling fees. All sales are final after the 48 hour inspection period. Please note that all discounted items are a final sale and not returnable.
This katana is in the tradition of the Bizen school from the Shinshinto era. The hamon is an active mixture of large midare/gunome with ara-nie in abundance and hotsure. The hada is a ko-itame with mokume mix and ji-nie appears. The koshirae is clean and fundamental with menuki of crayfish against a beautiful pattern of Same.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Bizen · Shin-Shinto · nagasa 80.6cm · sori 1cm
Hitachi · around 1854-1860
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
1 piece on the market now
The NTHK’s principal certificate, issued for a blade of considerable quality. It confirms a genuine signature, or, for an unsigned (mumei) work, records the judges’ attribution to a smith or school. The paper carries a detailed worksheet with a numerical point score.
The NTHK (Nihon Tōken Hozon Kai, the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword) is the oldest of Japan’s sword-appraisal bodies, founded in 1910, decades before the NBTHK. After the death of its long-serving head it divided into two successor societies, the NTHK and the NTHK-NPO, both of which continue to hold shinsa. NTHK certificates are known for a detailed worksheet that records a numerical point score alongside the judges’ written opinion, and the society is especially respected for its attribution of unsigned (mumei) work.
We offer a 48 hour inspection period for all Antique items shipped within the United States only. If the item is not to your satisfaction, we will gladly refund your money less any shipping and handling fees. All sales are final after the 48 hour inspection period. Please note that all discounted items are a final sale and not returnable.
