NihontoWatchThis modern katana is a work by the renowned smith Hizen no Kuni Kanemoto (Motomura Kanesaku), active before and after WWII. It features a tightly forged ko-itame hada and a gunome hamon. The blade is in good condition with an old polish, showing minor scratches but no rust or forging flaws, and comes with a well-preserved koshirae made with antique fittings.
NihontoWatchOffered by Giheiya
Hizen · around 1926-1989
3 pieces 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.