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The Greatest Swordsmiths in Japanese History: A...
TL;DR: The name on a sword's tang can shift its value from $4,000 to over $1,000,000. This guide covers the greatest swordsmiths in Japanese history tier by tier — kotō...
The Greatest Swordsmiths in Japanese History: A...
TL;DR: The name on a sword's tang can shift its value from $4,000 to over $1,000,000. This guide covers the greatest swordsmiths in Japanese history tier by tier — kotō...
The Art of Koshirae: Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, and...
Quick Summary Koshirae refers to the complete set of sword mountings that surround a nihonto blade, including the tsuba (hand guard), fuchi-kashira (collar and pommel cap), menuki (handle ornaments), saya...
The Art of Koshirae: Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, and...
Quick Summary Koshirae refers to the complete set of sword mountings that surround a nihonto blade, including the tsuba (hand guard), fuchi-kashira (collar and pommel cap), menuki (handle ornaments), saya...
Katana vs Tachi: History, Differences and What ...
Quick Summary The difference between a katana and a tachi is not just length or age. It comes down to how each blade was worn, how the curvature was oriented...
Katana vs Tachi: History, Differences and What ...
Quick Summary The difference between a katana and a tachi is not just length or age. It comes down to how each blade was worn, how the curvature was oriented...
Antique Katana Price Guide: What to Expect at E...
Quick Summary Authentic antique katana prices run from around $5,000 for a Hozon-certified Shinto blade up to $200,000 or more for a Kamakura-period masterwork carrying Juyo Token or Tokubetsu Juyo...
Antique Katana Price Guide: What to Expect at E...
Quick Summary Authentic antique katana prices run from around $5,000 for a Hozon-certified Shinto blade up to $200,000 or more for a Kamakura-period masterwork carrying Juyo Token or Tokubetsu Juyo...
How to Import a Katana to France and Europe: Du...
Quick Summary Importing an authentic nihonto to France or anywhere in the EU is entirely legal, provided you follow three overlapping sets of rules: Japanese export regulations, EU customs procedure,...
How to Import a Katana to France and Europe: Du...
Quick Summary Importing an authentic nihonto to France or anywhere in the EU is entirely legal, provided you follow three overlapping sets of rules: Japanese export regulations, EU customs procedure,...
Import a Katana to France and Europe: Complete ...
Quick Summary Importing an authentic nihonto to France or the EU is legal and straightforward when you have the right documents. Antique nihonto over 100 years old enter the EU...
Import a Katana to France and Europe: Complete ...
Quick Summary Importing an authentic nihonto to France or the EU is legal and straightforward when you have the right documents. Antique nihonto over 100 years old enter the EU...