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.
Wakizashi Mei: Hirokuni Kitaeru Kore Kikuchi-den Sotsuha no Ito: Heisei Yon-nen Ju-ni-gatsu Muika Item Number 31-2568 Wakizashi Hirokuni Koreokitaeru Province / Period Kanagawa / Heisei In Shirasaya Nagasa 24.1cm (7 sun 9 bu 5 rin) Sori 0.3cm (1 bu) Motohaba 3.09cm Sakihaba 2.81cm Motokasane 5.8mm Sakikasane 4.8mm Toshin Weight Toshin only 310g Excluding Saya - g Nakago Ubu Mekugi-ana 1 Hamon Notare Price 270,000 Yen (tax included) Resided in Atsugi but passed away in May, Heisei 25. A student of Sumitani Masamine, he became Mukansa in Heisei 8. The Hamon is in Suguha, a specialty of Kunihiro-shi, in the Aoe-utsushi style. It is a masterpiece in Ko-nie deki, with Ashi and Yo appearing actively across the surface, and large Imo-zuru entering the tempering. The Jigane is Ko-itame hada, well-forged with an antique-style texture.
NihontoWatchsigned · Gendaito · nagasa 24.1cm · sori 0.3cm
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.
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.
Please request cooling-off within 8 days of the item's arrival. Items that have been altered cannot be handled. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility. If the destination is overseas, returns and refunds are not available.
¥270,000
Wakizashi Mei: Hirokuni Kitaeru Kore Kikuchi-den Sotsuha no Ito: Heisei Yon-nen Ju-ni-gatsu Muika Item Number 31-2568 Wakizashi Hirokuni Koreokitaeru Province / Period Kanagawa / Heisei In Shirasaya Nagasa 24.1cm (7 sun 9 bu 5 rin) Sori 0.3cm (1 bu) Motohaba 3.09cm Sakihaba 2.81cm Motokasane 5.8mm Sakikasane 4.8mm Toshin Weight Toshin only 310g Excluding Saya - g Nakago Ubu Mekugi-ana 1 Hamon Notare Price 270,000 Yen (tax included) Resided in Atsugi but passed away in May, Heisei 25. A student of Sumitani Masamine, he became Mukansa in Heisei 8. The Hamon is in Suguha, a specialty of Kunihiro-shi, in the Aoe-utsushi style. It is a masterpiece in Ko-nie deki, with Ashi and Yo appearing actively across the surface, and large Imo-zuru entering the tempering. The Jigane is Ko-itame hada, well-forged with an antique-style texture.
NihontoWatchsigned · Gendaito · nagasa 24.1cm · sori 0.3cm
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.
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.
Please request cooling-off within 8 days of the item's arrival. Items that have been altered cannot be handled. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility. If the destination is overseas, returns and refunds are not available.
¥270,000
