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.
Proudly listed by: Samurai Store, Inc. JAPAN 2-3 weeks for the export permit to be granted. We Ship Worldwide via EMS / UPS / Surface Item# T4347 Contemporary KATANA sword in Ornate Mounting Swordsmith: YASUNORI Very stunning contemporary Katana long blade made by swordsmith Maezono YASUNORI located in Higo, Saga province, and inscribed in October, 1986. Inscription of the sword smith and his location and finished date engraved on the tang. Beautiful straight tempered-line pattern on blade. With Bo-Hi groove. The blade comes in a complete ornate mountings including the beautiful Tsuba guard designed with gold flowers. The scabbard is beautifully finished with ray-sking wrapping at the bottom. A copy of the authority translated to English by the vendor comes with. BLADE: Authority/Registration# Saga-26710 *This number means that the blade is verified and registered as authentic Japanese sword by the board of education and public safety commission. Blade Material : Authentic Forged & Polished Steel Blade Inscription : Maezono YASUNORI (smith name) located in Higo Inscription (back): Created in October, 1986 Swordsmith : YASUNORI 保則 Smith Location : Higo Province (Saga pref.) Age : 1986 Tempered Line Pattern : straight/ stray straight Blade Length: 73.22cm Curvature ( Sori ): 2.1cm Rivet Holes: 1 Grooves: Bo-Hi NBTHK Certificate: - Other Certificates: Copy of the authority translated to English by the vendor comes with. KOSHIRAE Ornate Mountings: Tsuba Hand guard: flowers Fuchi Pommel: Kashira Pommel at base: Saya scabbard: Black Urushi lacquered finish Menuki Hilt Ornament: Kozuka Utility Knife: non Shirazaya Wooden holder: - *Stand Shown in the photos is NOT INCLUDED. Add a quality Sword Stand to your sword order. Also Comes With: Standard Sword Bag Secure & Full-Insured Shipping Worldwide Where We Ship To This item can be surely shipped to the proven destinations: United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Bel
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Saga · around 1926-1989
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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.
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