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Antique Japanese Katana Rounded Kakugata Tsuba - Late Muromachi

Antique Japanese Katana Rounded Kakugata Tsuba - Late Muromachi

Regular price $3,300.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $3,300.00 USD
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USA SHIPPING ⚠️ From 9 oct. 2025

Order, Japan Post (EMS) has temporarily suspended all commercial deliveries to the United States.

As a result, we are now shipping through alternative private carriers. Unfortunately, these services are considerably more expensive. Therefore, we kindly ask our U.S. customers to contribute a portion of the shipping cost — $200 per order.

Please note that delivery times will also be longer, as we must obtain a custom shipping quote from the carrier for each sword. We currently estimate a 3–4 month delivery window.

We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support during this time.

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  • Signature (Mei): Mumei — Late Muromachi work
  • Period / Province: Late Muromachi period (c. 1550–1600) — Likely Bizen or Mino influence
  • Certification:
  • Blade Length (Nagasa): 61.1 cm
  • Curvature (Sori): 1.4 cm, gentle tori-zori
  • Mekugi-ana: 2
  • Shape (Sugata): Shinogi-zukuri with harmonious curvature typical of battlefield swords
  • Hamon: Notare-midare — soft undulating wave pattern with a bright nioi-guchi
  • Jihada: Ko-itame with subtle hada activity visible under proper lighting
  • Kissaki: Chū-kissaki (medium point)
  • Polish: Traditional Japanese polish enhancing the flowing hamon and refined ji
  • Mounting (Koshirae): Edo-period style — lacquered saya, iron tsuba, gold-decorated fuchi-kashira, dark green tsuka-ito over samegawa

This elegant katana dates to the late Muromachi period (c. 1550–1600), a time of continual warfare when swords were forged for practical battlefield use yet still retained artistic refinement. The blade is mumei, as is typical for many Sengoku-era swords, but its form and workmanship clearly reflect high-quality regional traditions.

The sword features a graceful shinogi-zukuri shape with a gentle tori-zori curvature, offering both cutting efficiency and balanced handling. Its defining characteristic is the flowing notare-midare hamon, composed of soft, wave-like undulations and a bright, active nioi-guchi. This style is commonly associated with strong Bizen and Mino influences during the period.

The ko-itame jihada displays a tight grain that becomes visible as the light moves across the polished surface. Together with the controlled heat treatment, it reflects the skill of late-Muromachi smiths who balanced durability with aesthetic appeal.

The tang (nakago) has two mekugi-ana, suggesting the sword saw service and was remounted during its long life — a hallmark of authentic Sengoku-era blades. The chū-kissaki provides a practical, well-proportioned tip suited for both cutting and thrusting.

The accompanying koshirae displays refined Edo-period styling. The iron tsuba pairs with gold-accented fuchi-kashira, while the dark green tsuka-ito wrapped over samegawa creates a dignified military presence. The lacquered saya completes the mount, offering a cohesive and traditional aesthetic.

As an authentic late-Muromachi katana with attractive hamon and period koshirae, this sword represents the warrior culture of Japan’s Sengoku age — functional, elegant, and historically significant.

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・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 can NOT cancel an order once, we already applied for the export authorization. As this document is made to customer name.

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 1 to 3 months for that step.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.

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