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 Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro in February 2006, emulating the style of Kiyomaro. It features a broad, sturdy blade with a deep curvature and a large kissaki. The forging displays a fine ko-itame pattern, and the temper line is a vibrant nie-based gunome-midare.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 75.6cm · sori 2cm
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 you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.
This is a Katana made by Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro in February 2006, emulating the style of Kiyomaro. It features a broad, sturdy blade with a deep curvature and a large kissaki. The forging displays a fine ko-itame pattern, and the temper line is a vibrant nie-based gunome-midare.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 75.6cm · sori 2cm
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 you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.
