NihontoWatchThis is a katana made by Ishido Teruhide, a 10th generation smith from the famous Ishido family. The blade measures 62.0cm and is described as being in very good condition with a clear and beautiful hamon. It comes with a complete set of naval officer's koshirae, shirasaya, and tsunagi.
NihontoWatchOffered by Ikeda Art
Saitama · around 1926-1989
2 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.
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