Tokyo Nihonto
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Deep Curvatuture Koto Katana - 64,5cm
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Deep Curvatuture Koto Katana - 64,5cm
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This katana, with its elegant and balanced proportions, showcases the artistry of traditional Japanese swordsmithing. The blade’s deep curvature (koshizori) emphasizes its distinctive character.
Specifications:
- Period : Estimated Muromachi
- Blade Length : 64.5 cm
- Width at the Base : 3.0 cm
- Thickness at the Base : 0.7 cm
- Width at the Tip : 1.8 cm
- Thickness at the Tip : 0.4 cm
- Blade Weight: 553 g
- Overall Length with Mountings : 95 cm
- Mountings Weight (without Scabbard): 835 g
Blade Features:
The blade is forged in the traditional shinogi-zukuri style, known for its prominent ridge line and functionality. It features a deep curvature (koshizori), ideal for drawing and cutting techniques. The small tip (ko-kissaki) with a single plate (ichimai) provides a sharp, focused edge, enhancing precision. The jigane displays a refined small wood grain pattern (ko-itame) mixed with a burl pattern (mokume), accented by yubashiri, further exemplifying the smith’s attention to detail.
Hamon:
The hamon is a bright, gunome-midare pattern, characterized by its alternating, undulating peaks. A small amount of nie highlights the edge, adding a subtle yet captivating brilliance.
Mountings (Koshirae):
The koshirae is richly adorned with fittings that reflect a theme of strength and protection. The fuchi (collar) is crafted from shakudo, featuring a nanako pattern with high-relief gold inlays depicting dragons. The kashira (pommel) is made of horn, offering a durable and classic finish. The menuki are shakudo with gold overlays, also featuring dragon motifs, symbolizing power and guardianship. The iron tsuba (handguard) is round-shaped (marugata), adding a touch of understated elegance to the overall design.
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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.
We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Hong Kong, and Australia. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before purchasing. We normally ship by EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post.
If you live in the UK, please contact us BEFORE order.
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.