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 modern katana by the first-generation Kanemichi of Seki, known as the reviver of the modern Mino tradition. The blade is in good condition and comes with a Higo-style koshirae. It is well-balanced and lightweight, making it suitable for Iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Mino · Gendaito · nagasa 72.4cm · sori 1.6cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
1 piece on the market now
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
This is a modern katana by the first-generation Kanemichi of Seki, known as the reviver of the modern Mino tradition. The blade is in good condition and comes with a Higo-style koshirae. It is well-balanced and lightweight, making it suitable for Iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Mino · Gendaito · nagasa 72.4cm · sori 1.6cm
Gifu · around 1926-1989
1 piece on the market now
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
