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 tachi was made by Horii Tanemasa in Showa 56 (1981). The blade features a strong and robust appearance with a wide width and flowing grooves. The steel is well-forged with a tight grain, and the hamon is a bright and clear choji pattern with active ashi and kinsuji.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 76cm · sori 2.7cm
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥660,000
This tachi was made by Horii Tanemasa in Showa 56 (1981). The blade features a strong and robust appearance with a wide width and flowing grooves. The steel is well-forged with a tight grain, and the hamon is a bright and clear choji pattern with active ashi and kinsuji.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 76cm · sori 2.7cm
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥660,000
