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 Mitsuhiro of Higo Yatsushiro (also known as Akamatsu Taro Kanemitsu). The sword is a copy of Rai Kunimitsu, with attention to detail in the jigane and hamon. The blade is in excellent condition and comes with a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei-Reiwa (2000-) · nagasa 70.8cm · sori 1.7cm
Higo · around 2000-
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 Mitsuhiro of Higo Yatsushiro (also known as Akamatsu Taro Kanemitsu). The sword is a copy of Rai Kunimitsu, with attention to detail in the jigane and hamon. The blade is in excellent condition and comes with a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei-Reiwa (2000-) · nagasa 70.8cm · sori 1.7cm
Higo · around 2000-
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.
