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 katana was made by Kazuhira of Soshu in Showa 55 (1980). The blade is in the style of the Kamakura period Yamato school, with a straight hamon and a bright nioiguchi. It comes with a copper habaki and a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 73.28cm · sori 1.12cm
Sagami · around 1926-1989
4 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 katana was made by Kazuhira of Soshu in Showa 55 (1980). The blade is in the style of the Kamakura period Yamato school, with a straight hamon and a bright nioiguchi. It comes with a copper habaki and a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 73.28cm · sori 1.12cm
Sagami · around 1926-1989
4 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.
