This is a kogatana (small utility knife) made by Sumitani Masamine, a Living National Treasure, in Kaga Province. It features a carving of a dragon chasing a jewel by Yanagimura Senju, a Mukansa (unexamined) artist. The blade is housed in a shirasaya and measures 13.5cm in nagasa.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 13.5cm
Masamine
Shōwa
Kaga
Signed
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.
Cooling-off (returns or exchanges) is accepted within 3 days of the item's arrival. Return shipping and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility. Fees other than the item price (transfer fees, credit card fees, etc.) cannot be refunded. Returns and refunds are not available for overseas destinations.
This is a kogatana (small utility knife) made by Sumitani Masamine, a Living National Treasure, in Kaga Province. It features a carving of a dragon chasing a jewel by Yanagimura Senju, a Mukansa (unexamined) artist. The blade is housed in a shirasaya and measures 13.5cm in nagasa.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 13.5cm
Masamine
Shōwa
Kaga
Signed
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.
Cooling-off (returns or exchanges) is accepted within 3 days of the item's arrival. Return shipping and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility. Fees other than the item price (transfer fees, credit card fees, etc.) cannot be refunded. Returns and refunds are not available for overseas destinations.
