Tokyo Nihonto
Antique Japanese Sword Katana, with Bo-Hi & Kamon Koshirae
Antique Japanese Sword Katana, with Bo-Hi & Kamon Koshirae
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This mumei katana, measuring 72.2 cm, is perfect for martial arts. The sword features a wavy gunome-midare hamon and a well-defined edge that makes it both visually striking and highly functional. The blade's lightweight design (740g) ensures smooth handling during practice, while the fully adorned koshirae (mountings) boasts intricate family crest inlays, adding a touch of luxury and elegance.
Specifications:
- Period : Edo
- Blade Length (Nagasa): 72.2 cm
- Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.4 cm
- Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.3 cm
- Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 0.7 cm
- Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 0.6 cm
- Weight (Blade only): 740 g
- Overall Length with Koshirae: 103 cm
- Weight without Scabbard: 981 g
Blade Features:
The blade is crafted in the shinogi-zukuri style, with a mild curvature (chu-sori), which is well-suited for iai practice. The blade features a bo-hi (groove) on both sides, enhancing its agility and producing a characteristic sound when swung, known as hi-nari. The chu-kissaki (medium-sized tip) adds to the precision and balance of the sword, making it perfect for drawing and cutting techniques.
The gunome-midare hamon is well-defined, with a bright and clear nioiguchi (temper line). The hamon is adorned with small nie (crystals), showcasing the craftsmanship behind the blade. The steel surface features a tightly forged ko-itame hada (small wood grain pattern), further adding to the sword's refined appearance and durability.
Mountings (Koshirae):
- Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri: The fittings are made of iron and adorned with gold inlaysndepicting family crests, lending an elegant and personalized touch to the sword.
- Menuki: Floral-themed inlays on the handle enhance the aesthetics and grip of the tsuka (handle).
- Tsuba (Handguard): The tsuba is an iron mokko-gata (quatrefoil shape) with namako-sukashi (sea cucumber-shaped openwork), intricately designed and decorated with gold inlays of family crests.
- Saya (Scabbard): The scabbard is lacquered in black urushi, with luxurious makie inlays of family crests, adding a sophisticated and traditional look.
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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.