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 an iai sword made by Akihisa Yamagami, a master craftsman from Niigata Prefecture during the Showa period. It is lightweight, well-balanced, and features a deep hi for a good sound. The koshirae has high-quality Nunome Zogan fittings in good condition, making it ready for immediate iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.6cm · sori 1.6cm
Niigata · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 100%
1 piece 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 an iai sword made by Akihisa Yamagami, a master craftsman from Niigata Prefecture during the Showa period. It is lightweight, well-balanced, and features a deep hi for a good sound. The koshirae has high-quality Nunome Zogan fittings in good condition, making it ready for immediate iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.6cm · sori 1.6cm
Niigata · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 100%
1 piece 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.
