This tanto was made by Kiyonao, a modern smith born in Nagano Prefecture in 1955. He studied under Kiyomune Miyairi, the brother of Living National Treasure Shohei Miyairi, and has received numerous awards. The blade has a total length of 23.9 cm and features a small itame hada and a gentle, undulating hamon.
NihontoWatch
Kiyonao
Gendaitō
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This tanto was made by Kiyonao, a modern smith born in Nagano Prefecture in 1955. He studied under Kiyomune Miyairi, the brother of Living National Treasure Shohei Miyairi, and has received numerous awards. The blade has a total length of 23.9 cm and features a small itame hada and a gentle, undulating hamon.
NihontoWatchKiyonao
Gendaitō
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
