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 is a gendaito katana by Mukansa swordsmith Minamoto Moriyoshi, a maker from Kumamoto Prefecture known for Kiyomaro-style utsushi. The blade features a wide mihaba, large kissaki, and a vibrant hamon with abundant activity. The sword is in excellent condition and comes with a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 72.6cm · sori 2cm
Kumamoto · around 1926-1989
9 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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
This is a gendaito katana by Mukansa swordsmith Minamoto Moriyoshi, a maker from Kumamoto Prefecture known for Kiyomaro-style utsushi. The blade features a wide mihaba, large kissaki, and a vibrant hamon with abundant activity. The sword is in excellent condition and comes with a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 72.6cm · sori 2cm
Kumamoto · around 1926-1989
9 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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
