NihontoWatchThis is a Katana by Yasunori of Hizen province, made in the Showa era (1987). The smith, whose real name is Motomura Yasuhiro, is known for his excellent cutting ability and is highly popular among swordsmen. The blade comes with koshirae and has an unaltered nakago with a kattesagari file pattern.
NihontoWatchOffered by World Seiyudo
Saga · around 1926-1989
3 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.
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