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 listing is for a katana made by Akamatsu Taro Mitsuhiro, who resides in Higo Province. The blade was forged on a lucky day in September of Heisei 17 (2005). Mitsuhiro, a modern swordsmith from Kumamoto, is known for his work in the Kiyomaro tradition and his challenges in Bizen Ichimonji style choji midare hamon.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei-Reiwa (2000-)
Higo · around 2000-
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.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This listing is for a katana made by Akamatsu Taro Mitsuhiro, who resides in Higo Province. The blade was forged on a lucky day in September of Heisei 17 (2005). Mitsuhiro, a modern swordsmith from Kumamoto, is known for his work in the Kiyomaro tradition and his challenges in Bizen Ichimonji style choji midare hamon.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei-Reiwa (2000-)
Higo · around 2000-
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.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
