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 is a katana by Fukumoto Kanemune, a renowned swordsmith from Seki active before and during WWII. The blade is quite long for a Kanemune, suggesting it was not originally made as a military sword, and features a long tang for excellent balance, making it ideal for iaidō practice. It comes with a koshirae crafted using antique fittings from the Edo period, which is in good condition.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 72.5cm · sori 2cm
Mino · around 1926-1989
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
This is a katana by Fukumoto Kanemune, a renowned swordsmith from Seki active before and during WWII. The blade is quite long for a Kanemune, suggesting it was not originally made as a military sword, and features a long tang for excellent balance, making it ideal for iaidō practice. It comes with a koshirae crafted using antique fittings from the Edo period, which is in good condition.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 72.5cm · sori 2cm
Mino · around 1926-1989
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
