NihontoWatchThis is a modern katana made by Kaneteru of Higo province, also known as Akamatsu Taro Kaneteru. The blade is broad and magnificent, yet lightweight and well-balanced, making it suitable for Iaido. The koshirae is in Higo style with matching fittings and is in good condition, ready for immediate use.
NihontoWatchAkamatsu Taro Kaneteru赤松太郎兼照
Offered by Giheiya
Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
2 pieces 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.
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