This is a wakizashi by the smith Amada Akitsugu, dated Showa Kinoto-U (1975). Amada Akitsugu was designated a Living National Treasure in 1997. The blade was made in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture.
mei · Showa (1926-1989)


Niigata · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 87%
6 pieces on the market now
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 is a wakizashi by the smith Amada Akitsugu, dated Showa Kinoto-U (1975). Amada Akitsugu was designated a Living National Treasure in 1997. The blade was made in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture.
mei · Showa (1926-1989)


Niigata · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 87%
6 pieces on the market now
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.