This Shinken features a refined 2.42 shaku blade weighing 850g to provide an excellent balance of agility and control. Finished with blue silk Tsuka-ito and antique white samegawa, the Ishime textured fittings complement the blade's traditional craftsmanship with a timeless and understated elegance.
Shinken Mei - Akamatsutaro Kanehiro (赤松太郎兼裕)
A highly regarded swordsmith working at the Akamatsu-taro Japanese Swords Studio in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
As a modern maker of authentic nihontō, Kanehiro is dedicated to preserving the centuries-old traditions of Japanese swordsmithing while producing blades that meet the highest standards of both craftsmanship and performance.
Every sword is individually forged using traditional methods, reflecting the precision, discipline, and artistry that define the Japanese sword.
Working in one of Japan's historic regions of sword production, Akamatsutaro Kanehiro combines time-honored forging techniques with meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the process.
From the careful forging and shaping of the blade to the refinement of its Jihada and Hamon, his work demonstrates a deep respect for the heritage of the Japanese sword while creating pieces that are fully functional and visually striking.
Today, swords forged by Akamatsutaro Kanehiro are appreciated by martial artists, collectors, and enthusiasts around the world. His blades embody the enduring qualities that have made the nihontō admired for centuries—strength, elegance, and harmony—standing as a testament to the living tradition of Japanese swordmaking in the modern era.
