NihontoWatchType 3 1944 Shin gunto. A tachi signed sanjimei Nagamitsu Saku, with an atypical bottom to the naga kanji. Shinogizukure, iroi mune, chu-kissaki, ubu, two mekugiana. Hawatare: 2 shaku 1 sun 0 bu 6 rin (63.8175 cm or 25.125") . Motohaba: 3.4 cm. Sakihaba: 2.1cm, Kasane: 8 mm. Nioi deki sugu saka o-gunome, deep broad ashi iri, yo, nado. This is not to be confused with so many Nagamitsu blades just pumped out for war time use. Nagamitsu are known for their cutting ability among gendaito. The naga kanji has an atypical bottom. I have encountered several blades, with mei that would indicate tat they are not the run of the mill production. I believe that this is one such. The mounts are in very good condition. A few minor chips to the lacquer The blade has chipping and sword cuts from people playing swordfight, so it needs and deserves a polish. 0 Nagamitsu Chipping on Bottom Efge White Stain
NihontoWatchOffered by Nihonto US
2 on the market
Mino · around 1926-1989
2 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.
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.
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