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Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Iwagami Sadahiro
Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Iwagami Sadahiro
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USA SHIPPING ⚠️
From 9 oct. 2025
USA SHIPPING ⚠️
From 9 oct. 2025
Due to recent U.S. regulatory changes under a Presidential Executive Order, Japan Post (EMS) has suspended all commercial deliveries to the United States.
As a result, we are now using alternative private shipping carriers. These options are significantly more expensive, so we kindly ask our U.S. customers to share part of the shipping cost (100$ for the US orders).
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.
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- Signature (Mei): "Iwagami" Sadahiro Saku
- Period / Province: Estimated to be Shōwa era
- Mounting: Complete koshirae – spiral lacquer saya (black & silver), iron mokkō-gata tsuba, black silk tsukamaki over white samegawa, floral menuki, gilt fuchi-gashira, green sageo
- Blade Length (Nagasa): 67.1 cm
- Curvature (Sori): 0.8 cm
- Mekugi-ana: 1
- Shape: Shinogi-zukuri with bo-hi
- Hamon: Gentle notare to gunome with fine nioi-based activity
- Jihada: Well-forged itame showing refined surface texture
- Kissaki: Chū-kissaki
- Polish: Bright modern Japanese polish revealing clear hamon and hada
A refined gendaitō katana signed Iwagami Sadahiro. This blade embodies the high standards of postwar Japanese swordsmithing, forged in accordance with traditional techniques using tamahagane steel and water quenching.
Measuring 67.1 cm with a gentle 0.8 cm sori, the sword presents a balanced and elegant profile. The shinogi-zukuri construction with bo-hi enhances both its aesthetic line and handling ease, making it light yet firm in hand. The hamon is a graceful notare to gunome pattern, revealing soft undulations and a delicate nioi-guchi. Under careful light, the surface shows a subtle itame jihada typical of well-forged gendaitō.
The sword is accompanied by a full koshirae of remarkable aesthetic appeal: the saya features an elegant spiral lacquer pattern in alternating black and silver tones, tied with a green sageo. The tsuba is a rustic mokkō-gata form in iron, paired with fuchi-gashira decorated in gilt floral motifs and menuki of matching theme. The tsuka is wrapped in tight black silk ito over white samegawa, combining understated sophistication with functional strength.
This sword captures the dedication and craftsmanship of regional swordsmiths of the Shōwa period, blending traditional forging with modern artistry. For collectors seeking an authentic, legally registered Japanese sword with complete and tasteful mountings, this piece by Iwagami Sadahiro represents both cultural heritage and aesthetic refinement.
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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.
- 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.