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 an exceptional modern katana by swordsmith Watanabe Korehira, who trained under Living National Treasure Miyairi Shōhei. The blade features finely forged itame-hada with a magnificent gunome-midare hamon and is preserved in outstanding condition. It is a superb addition to any collection.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 74cm · sori 2cm
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.
¥450,000
This is an exceptional modern katana by swordsmith Watanabe Korehira, who trained under Living National Treasure Miyairi Shōhei. The blade features finely forged itame-hada with a magnificent gunome-midare hamon and is preserved in outstanding condition. It is a superb addition to any collection.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 74cm · sori 2cm
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.
¥450,000
