The craft survived the Meiji ban and the occupation’s near-extinction, and rebuilt itself deliberately: licensed forging from 1953, traditional methods required by law, Living National Treasures, and the mukansa rank above judgment.
NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis is a magnificent katana by the Mukansa swordsmith Ogawa Kanekuni, known for his skill in toranba hamon. It features a broad and powerful blade with an expertly crafted choji-midare hamon, making it a rare and valuable piece. While not used for iaido, its robust construction makes it ideal for tameshigiri.
NihontoWatchOffered by Giheiya
Gifu · around 1926-1989
2 pieces on the market now
The modern era (1868 to today)
The craft survived the Meiji ban and the occupation’s near-extinction, and rebuilt itself deliberately: licensed forging from 1953, traditional methods required by law, Living National Treasures, and the mukansa rank above judgment.
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