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 features a katana by Kuniharu, born in Showa 4 (1929), who is the son of Kunimitsu, famed as 'Ima Kotetsu' for his sharp wartime blades. The Komiya school, from which Kuniharu descends, traces its lineage to Miike Mitsuyo and served the Tachibana family of Chikugo during the feudal era. Kuniharu is highly regarded for directly inheriting and passing on this traditional style to his students.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989)
Chikugo · around 1989-2019
1 piece 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 features a katana by Kuniharu, born in Showa 4 (1929), who is the son of Kunimitsu, famed as 'Ima Kotetsu' for his sharp wartime blades. The Komiya school, from which Kuniharu descends, traces its lineage to Miike Mitsuyo and served the Tachibana family of Chikugo during the feudal era. Kuniharu is highly regarded for directly inheriting and passing on this traditional style to his students.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989)
Chikugo · around 1989-2019
1 piece 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.
