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 Kanemichi of Seki. The blade features a Choji midare hamon and is mounted in a new koshirae with a black Sendan kizami saya. It is described as suitable for Tameshigiri (test cutting).
NihontoWatchmei · Minoden · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.8cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 87%
3 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.
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.
This is a modern katana made by Kanemichi of Seki. The blade features a Choji midare hamon and is mounted in a new koshirae with a black Sendan kizami saya. It is described as suitable for Tameshigiri (test cutting).
NihontoWatchmei · Minoden · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.8cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 87%
3 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.
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.
