This antique Japanese Katana was forged by Masakatsu during the Shin-Shinto era (1764-1876) and comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, signifying its high quality and historical value. The blade features a strong appearance, reflecting the turbulent times of the late Edo period when it was likely used. It includes a full koshirae mounting, shirasaya, and traditional carrying case.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Shin-shinto · nagasa 68.8cm · sori 0.75cm
Hitachi · around 1865-1868
Tōken Taikan top 63%
1 piece on the market now
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteReturns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
This antique Japanese Katana was forged by Masakatsu during the Shin-Shinto era (1764-1876) and comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, signifying its high quality and historical value. The blade features a strong appearance, reflecting the turbulent times of the late Edo period when it was likely used. It includes a full koshirae mounting, shirasaya, and traditional carrying case.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Shin-shinto · nagasa 68.8cm · sori 0.75cm
Hitachi · around 1865-1868
Tōken Taikan top 63%
1 piece on the market now
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteReturns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
