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 gendaito wakizashi made by Tatsukoshizanjunin Masahira. It was made in Showa 58 (1983). The blade features a wide body with shallow sori and a flamboyant choji hamon. There is a small crack on the surface.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 39.2cm · sori 0.4cm
Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
25 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.
After inspecting the item, if you wish to return it, first contact us by email, phone, or fax within 4 days of the arrival date. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility. The refund is made after the item reaches us and its condition is confirmed.
This is a gendaito wakizashi made by Tatsukoshizanjunin Masahira. It was made in Showa 58 (1983). The blade features a wide body with shallow sori and a flamboyant choji hamon. There is a small crack on the surface.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 39.2cm · sori 0.4cm
Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
25 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.
After inspecting the item, if you wish to return it, first contact us by email, phone, or fax within 4 days of the arrival date. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility. The refund is made after the item reaches us and its condition is confirmed.
