This is a katana by Isshinko Kariya Naohide, a Yasukuni swordsmith, measuring 72.0cm. Born in 1917, Naohide studied under Ikeda Yasumitsu, a chief Yasukuni smith, and was active in making Yasukuni-to from 1937. This blade, made in 2002, features a wide body and narrow shinogi, ideal for tameshigiri (test cutting), with a tight hamon and deep boshi return, making it highly recommended for iaido and test cutting.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 72cm · sori 1.7cm
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.
Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.
This is a katana by Isshinko Kariya Naohide, a Yasukuni swordsmith, measuring 72.0cm. Born in 1917, Naohide studied under Ikeda Yasumitsu, a chief Yasukuni smith, and was active in making Yasukuni-to from 1937. This blade, made in 2002, features a wide body and narrow shinogi, ideal for tameshigiri (test cutting), with a tight hamon and deep boshi return, making it highly recommended for iaido and test cutting.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 72cm · sori 1.7cm
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.
Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.