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Tokyo Nihonto

Antique Japanese Sword Katana 65,1cm thick Iron Tsuba

Antique Japanese Sword Katana 65,1cm thick Iron Tsuba

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This katana, dating from the Edo period, is a well-preserved and highly functional blade, ideal for practitioners of iai, batto, or tameshigiri. Featuring a suguha hamon (straight temper line), the sword is mounted with original period fittings, including a thick iron tsuba, known for its practicality in combat. Its exceptional condition and craftsmanship make it a standout piece for collectors or martial artists.

Specifications:

  • Mumei
  • Period (blade and koshirae): Edo
  • Blade Length: 65.1 cm
  • Curvature (Sori): 1.3 cm
  • Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.77 cm
  • Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 0.73 cm
  • Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.93 cm
  • Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 0.56 cm
  • Weight (Blade only): 728 g
  • Total Weight with Scabbard: 1075 g
  • Total Length (Koshirae): 101 cm
  • Scabbard Length: 76.4 cm
  • Handle Length: 24.0 cm

Blade Features:

The blade displays a suguha hamon (straight temper line), a classic style commonly seen on blades made for practical use. With a blade length of 65.1 cm, the katana is perfectly suited for martial arts such as iai and batto. The iron tsuba is thick and built for durability, ensuring that the sword is well-protected in combat situations.

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Payment

You can pay by Bank card or Bank transfer. If you wish to use bank transfer please contact us using the form bellow with the name of the sword you are willing to buy.

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.

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