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 introduces Japanese swords for sale from Ginza Choshuya, a specialist dealer. The listing features a katana by Kasama Ikkan-sai Shigetsugu, dated to an auspicious day in August, Showa 12 (1937). Shigetsugu was born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1886, studied carving under Miyaguchi Ikkan-sai Shigeju, and was known for his original style and excellent sword-making and carving skills. During the war, he served as an instructor at the Nihonto Tanren Denshujo, forging swords for military personnel and politicians.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa
Tokyo · around 1912-1926
Tōken Taikan top 63%
6 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.
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 introduces Japanese swords for sale from Ginza Choshuya, a specialist dealer. The listing features a katana by Kasama Ikkan-sai Shigetsugu, dated to an auspicious day in August, Showa 12 (1937). Shigetsugu was born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1886, studied carving under Miyaguchi Ikkan-sai Shigeju, and was known for his original style and excellent sword-making and carving skills. During the war, he served as an instructor at the Nihonto Tanren Denshujo, forging swords for military personnel and politicians.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa
Tokyo · around 1912-1926
Tōken Taikan top 63%
6 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.
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.
