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 rare wakizashi by the second-generation Ogawa Kanekuni, a Mukansa swordsmith and Gifu Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. It features a beautifully forged jigane and a magnificently executed Tōran-ba hamon, characteristic of his work. Wakizashi by Kanekuni are highly sought after and make an excellent addition to any collection.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 48.5cm · sori 1.2cm
Mino · around 1986-2025
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
This is a rare wakizashi by the second-generation Ogawa Kanekuni, a Mukansa swordsmith and Gifu Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. It features a beautifully forged jigane and a magnificently executed Tōran-ba hamon, characteristic of his work. Wakizashi by Kanekuni are highly sought after and make an excellent addition to any collection.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 48.5cm · sori 1.2cm
Mino · around 1986-2025
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
