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.
A modern katana made by Kuniharu of Chikusyu, featuring a light and well-balanced blade suitable for Iaido. The blade has a shinogi-zukuri shape with an iori-mune, and a torii-zori curvature. The koshirae is in good condition and lightweight, making it ideal for Iai practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.88cm
Chikugo · around 1989-2019
1 piece 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.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
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.
A modern katana made by Kuniharu of Chikusyu, featuring a light and well-balanced blade suitable for Iaido. The blade has a shinogi-zukuri shape with an iori-mune, and a torii-zori curvature. The koshirae is in good condition and lightweight, making it ideal for Iai practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.88cm
Chikugo · around 1989-2019
1 piece 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.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
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.
