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 a katana by the Mukansa swordsmith Sou Tsutomu, known for his Kiyomaro copies. The blade features a wide mihaba, deep sori, and a slightly extended kissaki, with a bright and clear jigane. The hamon is a gorgeous big gunome-midare with abundant nie, kinsuji, and sunagashi, making it a masterpiece.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.5cm · sori 1.9cm
Fukuoka · around 1926-1989
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.
Returns/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
This is a katana by the Mukansa swordsmith Sou Tsutomu, known for his Kiyomaro copies. The blade features a wide mihaba, deep sori, and a slightly extended kissaki, with a bright and clear jigane. The hamon is a gorgeous big gunome-midare with abundant nie, kinsuji, and sunagashi, making it a masterpiece.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 71.5cm · sori 1.9cm
Fukuoka · around 1926-1989
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.
Returns/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
