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 tanto made by the renowned Gendaito smith Yoshindo (Yoshihara Yoshindo), dated February 1988. It features a graceful form with a slightly inward curve and a straight hamon (yakiba) in ko-nie deki. Notably, the blade has carvings (horimono) executed by Yoshindo himself, showcasing his exceptional skill beyond sword forging.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 20.6cm
Tokyo · around 1926-1989
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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.
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.
Customer-initiated returns accepted within two days of arrival; return shipping paid by customer and fees non-refundable. Returns/refunds unavailable for overseas deliveries.
¥1,200,000
