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 katana is signed by Gassan Sadakazu, dated to a lucky day in March, Showa 62 (1987). It features a carving by the smith himself. The blade comes with both shirasaya and koshirae, and is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon by the NBTHK.
NihontoWatchmei · Gassan · Showa · nagasa 75.7cm · sori 2.1cm
Yamato · around 1907-1995
Tōken Taikan top 49%
5 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.
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 katana is signed by Gassan Sadakazu, dated to a lucky day in March, Showa 62 (1987). It features a carving by the smith himself. The blade comes with both shirasaya and koshirae, and is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon by the NBTHK.
NihontoWatchmei · Gassan · Showa · nagasa 75.7cm · sori 2.1cm
Yamato · around 1907-1995
Tōken Taikan top 49%
5 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.
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.
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