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 modern katana by Kunimitsu from Chikugo province. The blade is lightweight and well-balanced, in excellent condition and comes with a koshirae that shows almost no signs of use. It is ready for immediate use in Iaido after purchase.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 70.8cm · sori 1.6cm
Chikugo · around 1989-
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.
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 modern katana by Kunimitsu from Chikugo province. The blade is lightweight and well-balanced, in excellent condition and comes with a koshirae that shows almost no signs of use. It is ready for immediate use in Iaido after purchase.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 70.8cm · sori 1.6cm
Chikugo · around 1989-
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.
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.
