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 Akamatsu Taro Kaneyuki, inscribed with 'Akusoku Zan' (Slay Evil Immediately). It was forged on a lucky day in February, Heisei 31 (2019). The blade comes housed in a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei-Reiwa (2005-) · nagasa 74.4cm · sori 1.9cm
Higo · around 2005-
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.
Except where the item is defective, we do not accept returns as a rule. In the case of an error on our part, please contact us by email within 3 days of the item's arrival.
This is a modern katana made by Akamatsu Taro Kaneyuki, inscribed with 'Akusoku Zan' (Slay Evil Immediately). It was forged on a lucky day in February, Heisei 31 (2019). The blade comes housed in a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei-Reiwa (2005-) · nagasa 74.4cm · sori 1.9cm
Higo · around 2005-
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.
Except where the item is defective, we do not accept returns as a rule. In the case of an error on our part, please contact us by email within 3 days of the item's arrival.
