Kantei
Two wide blades with parallel grooves and gilt habaki, on a black background.

Photo: the smith himself

What is on record and what is not

Prizes

Ueda does not appear in the NBTHK competition in any of the years consulted. The only distinction on record belongs to his company.

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  1. Competitions and distinctions

Competitions and distinctions

YearCompetitionPrizeWorkLevel
2019–2026NBTHK, 現代刀職展 (Gendai Tōshokuten)Does not appear in the lists or catalogues—HD
2016White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency)Outstanding company, on 22 April 2016—AT