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 features a katana by Kuniharu, a smith from Chikugo province. He is the son of Kunimitsu, known as 'Ima Kotetsu' for his excellent cutting ability during wartime. The Komiya school, to which Kuniharu belongs, descends from Miike Mitsuyo and served the Tachibana family during the feudal era, maintaining a highly regarded tradition.
NihontoWatchmei · Komia · Showa (1926-1989)
Chikugo · around 1989-2019
1 piece 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 listing features a katana by Kuniharu, a smith from Chikugo province. He is the son of Kunimitsu, known as 'Ima Kotetsu' for his excellent cutting ability during wartime. The Komiya school, to which Kuniharu belongs, descends from Miike Mitsuyo and served the Tachibana family during the feudal era, maintaining a highly regarded tradition.
NihontoWatchmei · Komia · Showa (1926-1989)
Chikugo · around 1989-2019
1 piece 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.
