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 is made by Shigenori (Utaka Tokio), a renowned swordsmith and high-ranking martial artist. Forged in 1986, it features a robust and powerful form with a finely forged jigane and a straight hamon with intricate activity. The sword comes with a black lacquered uchigatana koshirae, designed for practical use with a unique, unadorned aesthetic.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa · nagasa 71.55cm · sori 1.6cm
Settsu · around 1989-2019
2 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 is made by Shigenori (Utaka Tokio), a renowned swordsmith and high-ranking martial artist. Forged in 1986, it features a robust and powerful form with a finely forged jigane and a straight hamon with intricate activity. The sword comes with a black lacquered uchigatana koshirae, designed for practical use with a unique, unadorned aesthetic.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa · nagasa 71.55cm · sori 1.6cm
Settsu · around 1989-2019
2 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.
