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 wakizashi is signed by Moriyoshi (源盛吉) and dated Showa Kinshin Year, February Day (昭和庚申年二月日), corresponding to Showa 55 (1980). Moriyoshi, also known as Tanigawa Moriyoshi, was a highly acclaimed smith who studied under Moritaka Yasuhiro and was recognized as a Mukansa smith in 1985. The blade is from Kumamoto Prefecture.
NihontoWatch
Kumamoto · around 1926-1989
8 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 wakizashi is signed by Moriyoshi (源盛吉) and dated Showa Kinshin Year, February Day (昭和庚申年二月日), corresponding to Showa 55 (1980). Moriyoshi, also known as Tanigawa Moriyoshi, was a highly acclaimed smith who studied under Moritaka Yasuhiro and was recognized as a Mukansa smith in 1985. The blade is from Kumamoto Prefecture.
NihontoWatchKumamoto · around 1926-1989
8 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.
