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Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Seki Ju Kanemichi
Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Seki Ju Kanemichi
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This exceptional katana, signed by the renowned swordsmith Seki-jū Kanemichi, is a perfect example of the revival of the Mino-den tradition. Crafted in Showa 61 (1986), this katana embodies the highest standards of traditional Japanese sword-making, combining both aesthetic beauty and functionality.
Sword Specifications:
- Period : Showa, 1986
- Signed : Seki-jū Kanemichi, Shōwa Roku-jū Ichi-nen Gendai
- Blade Length: 72.2 cm
- Curvature : 1.9 cm
- Blade Width at Base : 31.5 mm
- Blade Thickness at Base : 7 mm
- Blade Shape : Shinogi-zukuri
- Tip : Medium-sized tip
- Hamon : Features a gunome pattern
Fittings (Koshirae):
- Overall Length with Fittings: 103.5 cm
- Handle (Tsuka): 25 cm
- Habaki: Solid silver
- Saya (Scabbard): The scabbard is equipped with metal fittings at the end.
Weight:
- With Saya (Scabbard): Approximately 950 g
- Blade Only (with Habaki): Approximately 725 g
Background
The creator of this katana, Seki-jū Kanemichi, was born Tokijiro Kojima in July 1902 in Nagaju-cho, Seki City, an area renowned for its long history of producing high-quality swords. Kanemichi began his apprenticeship under Zenjo Kaneyoshi and later studied under Watanabe Kanenaga, where he refined his craft. Initially known as "Kanetoki," he later adopted the name "Kanemichi" after receiving the character "michi" from Nakayama Hiromichi.
Kanemichi’s exceptional skill and dedication earned him the highest honors in the sword-making community. In 1941, he was designated as the "Special Honored Swordsmith General" at the New Japanese Sword Exhibition, and in 1942, he was ranked as the Yokozuna, the highest rank in the "Precious Ranking" of modern swordsmiths by Professor Kuriyama Hikosaburo. After World War II, Kanemichi became the chairman of the Mino-den Sword Preservation Association, playing a pivotal role in training many current Seki swordsmiths and reviving the Mino-den tradition.
This katana, forged under Kanemichi’s expert craftsmanship, is a testament to his legacy.
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Customs and Taxes
・Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
・These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
Shipping and Return
- Swords are shipped from Tokyo, Japan. We manage all the procedures to export the sword.
- You can't return sword to Japan because procedures are too strict.
- We work with a shipping company that have experience with Nihonto so you don't have to worry.
- Please check the rules of your country before importing the sword. We do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.
Export Procedure (We manage it)
・All our swords are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and The Board of Education(Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore each sword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education.
・After receiving the full payment of the items,we return the registration card and get the permission from Ministry of Cultural Affairs to export the swords legally from Japan. It will take about 20 business days to do this procedure.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.