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 Tachi is a masterpiece by Seto Yoshihiro, a Mukansa swordsmith born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1945. He trained under Sumitani Masamine and is known for his pursuit of the beautiful Juka Choji hamon of Bizen Ichimonji. This particular Tachi, made in 1993, showcases a robust form reminiscent of mid-Kamakura period blades, with a wide body, deep bo-hi, and high koshi-sori. The jigane is well-forged ko-mokume-hada, and the hamon is a vibrant Juka Choji with rich nioi and nie.
NihontoWatchmei · Bizen Fukuoka Ichimonji · Heisei (1989-2019) · nagasa 75.75cm · sori 2.79cm
Chikuzen · 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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This Tachi is a masterpiece by Seto Yoshihiro, a Mukansa swordsmith born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1945. He trained under Sumitani Masamine and is known for his pursuit of the beautiful Juka Choji hamon of Bizen Ichimonji. This particular Tachi, made in 1993, showcases a robust form reminiscent of mid-Kamakura period blades, with a wide body, deep bo-hi, and high koshi-sori. The jigane is well-forged ko-mokume-hada, and the hamon is a vibrant Juka Choji with rich nioi and nie.
NihontoWatchmei · Bizen Fukuoka Ichimonji · Heisei (1989-2019) · nagasa 75.75cm · sori 2.79cm
Chikuzen · 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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
