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 made by Matsubara Hidemune. The blade is light and well-balanced, with a deep hi and recent polish. The koshirae is in good condition with a new tsuka-maki, making it suitable for iaido.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.6cm · sori 1.8cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
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 made by Matsubara Hidemune. The blade is light and well-balanced, with a deep hi and recent polish. The koshirae is in good condition with a new tsuka-maki, making it suitable for iaido.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.6cm · sori 1.8cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
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.
