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 Kanemichi in Seki during the early summer of Showa 63 (1988). The blade measures 70.8 cm in length and has a koshirae. It is described as being well-balanced and suitable for iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 70.8cm · sori 2cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 87%
3 pieces on the market now
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.
This is a katana made by Kanemichi in Seki during the early summer of Showa 63 (1988). The blade measures 70.8 cm in length and has a koshirae. It is described as being well-balanced and suitable for iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 70.8cm · sori 2cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 87%
3 pieces on the market now
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.
