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 katana was made by the renowned modern smith Fujiyasu Masahira in the summer of Heisei 26 (2014). It features a nagasa of 70.2cm and comes with a black ishime-nuri uchigatana koshirae. Masahira is known for his exceptional skill in reproducing ancient sword styles, and this blade, inspired by Rai Kunimitsu, exhibits a koto-like jigane and hamon.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 70.2cm · sori 1.72cm
Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
25 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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥2,200,000
This katana was made by the renowned modern smith Fujiyasu Masahira in the summer of Heisei 26 (2014). It features a nagasa of 70.2cm and comes with a black ishime-nuri uchigatana koshirae. Masahira is known for his exceptional skill in reproducing ancient sword styles, and this blade, inspired by Rai Kunimitsu, exhibits a koto-like jigane and hamon.
NihontoWatchmei · Gendaito · nagasa 70.2cm · sori 1.72cm
Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
25 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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥2,200,000
