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 tanto made by Mukansa swordsmith Yoshihiro (Seto Yoshihiro) during his early years in Ishikawa Prefecture. It showcases the Soshu-den style inherited from his master, swordsmith Sumitani Masamine. The blade features a hamon of gunome midare with fine nie and kinsuji.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 28.2cm
Chikuzen · around 1989-2019
2 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 tanto made by Mukansa swordsmith Yoshihiro (Seto Yoshihiro) during his early years in Ishikawa Prefecture. It showcases the Soshu-den style inherited from his master, swordsmith Sumitani Masamine. The blade features a hamon of gunome midare with fine nie and kinsuji.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 28.2cm
Chikuzen · around 1989-2019
2 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.
