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 crafted by Kunihito, a renowned contemporary swordsmith of the Bizen Osafune tradition. The blade measures 71.0cm in length and is in excellent condition, with minimal signs of use. The koshirae incorporates fittings from the Edo period and is also in excellent condition.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa-Heisei (1980-2019) · nagasa 71cm · sori 1.9cm
Bizen · around 1980-2020
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.
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.
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