Modern Japan made the sword an exile, then an artwork: the 1876 Haitōrei ended sword wearing, the postwar ban nearly ended the craft, and the revival built on the NBTHK’s founding in 1948 remade it as a licensed art.
Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro is a swordsmith residing in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. He began sword making under his father, swordsmith Kaneshige, and has received numerous awards. Kanehiro is famous for his Kiyomaro copies, and this is a magnificent example of his Kiyomaro-style work. The blade is signed on the front with 'Higo Kuni Yatsushiro Ju Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro Saku Utsushi Kiyomaro' and on the back with 'Iji Seitetu Tan Kore Boshinen Nigatsu Kichijitsu'.
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Higo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
9 pieces on the market now
Modern Japan made the sword an exile, then an artwork: the 1876 Haitōrei ended sword wearing, the postwar ban nearly ended the craft, and the revival built on the NBTHK’s founding in 1948 remade it as a licensed art.
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 must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro is a swordsmith residing in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. He began sword making under his father, swordsmith Kaneshige, and has received numerous awards. Kanehiro is famous for his Kiyomaro copies, and this is a magnificent example of his Kiyomaro-style work. The blade is signed on the front with 'Higo Kuni Yatsushiro Ju Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro Saku Utsushi Kiyomaro' and on the back with 'Iji Seitetu Tan Kore Boshinen Nigatsu Kichijitsu'.
NihontoWatchHigo (Yatsushiro) · Heisei-Reiwa
9 pieces on the market now
Modern Japan made the sword an exile, then an artwork: the 1876 Haitōrei ended sword wearing, the postwar ban nearly ended the craft, and the revival built on the NBTHK’s founding in 1948 remade it as a licensed art.
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 must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
