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 katana made by Fujiyasu Masahira in 1974 while he was staying in Nagano. Masahira is a highly acclaimed modern swordsmith, known for his strong and beautiful blades. This particular sword features a wide body, solid construction, and a graceful tachi-style curve, with a tight itame hada and a bright suguha hamon.
Offered by World Seiyudo






Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
24 pieces on the market now
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.
No cooling-off period or returns; refund only if the purchased sword is proven fake, capped at purchase price (excludes commission sales, accessories, auction items).