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 listing is for a katana made by Moriatsu, who resides in Satsuma province. The blade was forged on an auspicious day in January of Showa 57 (1982). Moriatsu, born in 1934, is a contemporary master smith known for his innovative approach, including self-producing steel from local river sand iron.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989)
Satsuma · around 1926-1989
2 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 listing is for a katana made by Moriatsu, who resides in Satsuma province. The blade was forged on an auspicious day in January of Showa 57 (1982). Moriatsu, born in 1934, is a contemporary master smith known for his innovative approach, including self-producing steel from local river sand iron.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989)
Satsuma · around 1926-1989
2 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.
![Katana - by Moriatsu - Commemorative Katana: Signed Sasshu Ju Minamoto Moriatsu, made for Police Superintendent OOOO, Autumn Showa 54 - [2 shaku 4 sun 1 bu, bare blade 708g, with bo-hi] YK-35 Modern Custom Order](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitbhfhyptogxcjbjfzwx.supabase.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Flisting-images%2Ftoken-hasegawa%2FL640755%2F01.jpg&w=2560&q=90)
