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 page from Ginza Choshuya, a specialist Japanese sword dealer, introduces a katana signed by Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro. Born in 1961 as the son of swordsmith Kanehige in Yatsushiro, Higo, Kanehiro began his training early and became an independent swordsmith at age 20. He is known for his magnificent wide-bodied constructions, particularly inspired by Kiyomaro.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito
Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
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.
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 page from Ginza Choshuya, a specialist Japanese sword dealer, introduces a katana signed by Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro. Born in 1961 as the son of swordsmith Kanehige in Yatsushiro, Higo, Kanehiro began his training early and became an independent swordsmith at age 20. He is known for his magnificent wide-bodied constructions, particularly inspired by Kiyomaro.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito
Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
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.
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.
