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 modern katana by Akamatsu Taro Kaneteru of Higo province, a Kiyomaro utsushi (replica). It features a wide mihaba, large kissaki, and a chōji hamon with remarkable kinsuji activity. The blade is in excellent condition and comes with a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 75.6cm · sori 2cm
Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
5 pieces 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.
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 modern katana by Akamatsu Taro Kaneteru of Higo province, a Kiyomaro utsushi (replica). It features a wide mihaba, large kissaki, and a chōji hamon with remarkable kinsuji activity. The blade is in excellent condition and comes with a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 75.6cm · sori 2cm
Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
5 pieces 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.
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.
