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 made by Kanenari, an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder of Gifu prefecture. The blade is lightweight and well-balanced, making it suitable for iaido practice. It comes with a koshirae featuring silver fittings and a black lacquered saya.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 71.5cm · sori 1.4cm
Mino · 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.
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 made by Kanenari, an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder of Gifu prefecture. The blade is lightweight and well-balanced, making it suitable for iaido practice. It comes with a koshirae featuring silver fittings and a black lacquered saya.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 71.5cm · sori 1.4cm
Mino · 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.
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.
