This is a kogatana made by Amada Akitsugu, a renowned modern swordsmith designated as a Living National Treasure. Born in Niigata Prefecture, Akitsugu was a prolific smith known for his mastery of various traditions including Yamashiro, Soshu, and Bizen. He received the Masamune Prize three times and was recognized as an Important Intangible Cultural Property for Japanese sword making in 1997.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Gendaito · nagasa 12.2cm
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.
Cooling-off (returns or exchanges) is accepted within 3 days of the item's arrival. Return shipping and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility. Fees other than the item price (transfer fees, credit card fees, etc.) cannot be refunded. Returns and refunds are not available for overseas destinations.
This is a kogatana made by Amada Akitsugu, a renowned modern swordsmith designated as a Living National Treasure. Born in Niigata Prefecture, Akitsugu was a prolific smith known for his mastery of various traditions including Yamashiro, Soshu, and Bizen. He received the Masamune Prize three times and was recognized as an Important Intangible Cultural Property for Japanese sword making in 1997.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Gendaito · nagasa 12.2cm
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.
Cooling-off (returns or exchanges) is accepted within 3 days of the item's arrival. Return shipping and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility. Fees other than the item price (transfer fees, credit card fees, etc.) cannot be refunded. Returns and refunds are not available for overseas destinations.
