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 made by Kasagasa Masamine, dated to February of the Tsuchinoto-Mi year (1989). Masamine (Sumitani Masamine) was born in 1921 in Ishikawa Prefecture and became a Living National Treasure in 1981. He was known for his unique Sumitani Choji hamon, developed through research of Bizen Ko-Meito.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989)
Ishikawa · around 1921-1998
11 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 made by Kasagasa Masamine, dated to February of the Tsuchinoto-Mi year (1989). Masamine (Sumitani Masamine) was born in 1921 in Ishikawa Prefecture and became a Living National Treasure in 1981. He was known for his unique Sumitani Choji hamon, developed through research of Bizen Ko-Meito.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989)
Ishikawa · around 1921-1998
11 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.
