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 tanto was made by Kaneyoshi during the Gendai era. The blade features a well-packed itame grain and a gunome hamon with extended ashi. It is certified as Kicho by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords.
NihontoWatchmei · Zenjo · Gendaito · nagasa 23.2cm · sori 0.1cm
Mino · around 1926-1989
1 piece 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.
As a general rule, returns/exchanges are not accepted on Japanese sword orders unless damaged upon delivery. Other items: returns/exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery. Cancellation for personal reasons incurs a 30% restocking fee (70% refunded). Return shipping must be prepaid and insured by the buyer; shipping/handling fees are non-refundable. Contact katana@tozando.co.jp to initiate a return.
This tanto was made by Kaneyoshi during the Gendai era. The blade features a well-packed itame grain and a gunome hamon with extended ashi. It is certified as Kicho by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords.
NihontoWatchmei · Zenjo · Gendaito · nagasa 23.2cm · sori 0.1cm
Mino · around 1926-1989
1 piece 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.
As a general rule, returns/exchanges are not accepted on Japanese sword orders unless damaged upon delivery. Other items: returns/exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery. Cancellation for personal reasons incurs a 30% restocking fee (70% refunded). Return shipping must be prepaid and insured by the buyer; shipping/handling fees are non-refundable. Contact katana@tozando.co.jp to initiate a return.
