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 authentic Japanese Gendaito Tanto signed by Minamoto Sadashige in 2015. Sadashige, born in Wakayama prefecture in 1957, trained under Ryujin Taro Sadayuki and Gassan Sadakazu, a Living National Treasure. He is known for his superb skills and engravings, having received many awards for his craftsmanship.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei (1989-2019) · nagasa 25.1cm
Kii · around 1989-2019
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.
Returns/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 is a modern authentic Japanese Gendaito Tanto signed by Minamoto Sadashige in 2015. Sadashige, born in Wakayama prefecture in 1957, trained under Ryujin Taro Sadayuki and Gassan Sadakazu, a Living National Treasure. He is known for his superb skills and engravings, having received many awards for his craftsmanship.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei (1989-2019) · nagasa 25.1cm
Kii · around 1989-2019
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.
Returns/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.
