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 katana made by Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro, a renowned swordsmith from Higo Province and a member of the prestigious Akamatsu school. The blade is a Kiyomaro utsushi (copy) and is known for its excellent cutting ability, making it popular among battōjutsu enthusiasts. It comes with a shirasaya and a silver habaki.
NihontoWatchmei · Akamatsu · Gendaito · nagasa 75.8cm · sori 2cm
Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
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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.
For cooling-off, contact us within 3 days including the day you received the item, and ship it so that it arrives within 8 days. After 8 days a return cannot be accepted. Returning an item after 8 days will be treated as a buy-back.
¥880,000
