Tokyo Nihonto
Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Kanehisa
Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Kanehisa
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Sword Specifications:
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Signature : Kanehisa
- Period : Showa
- Blade Length: 67.5 cm
- Curvature: Slight middle curvature
- Width at Base: 3.2 cm
- Width at Tip: 2.2 cm
- Thickness at Base: 0.8 cm
- Thickness at Tip: 0.6 cm
- Blade Weight: 642 g
- Total Length with Mountings: 100 cm
- Weight without Scabbard: 944 g
The katana features a shinogi-zukuri design with an iori-mune, providing durability and precision. Bohi carvings run along both sides, reducing weight while maintaining strength. The hamon is a straight-based pattern with gentle undulations, incorporating small choji-style gunome, ashi (downward temper lines), and yubashiri (mist-like effects). The steel grain (ko-itame hada) is finely forged, ensuring a consistent and refined texture.
About Swordsmith - Kanehisa
Forged by the renowned swordsmith Kanehisa. As a government-appointed swordsmith during World War II, Kanehisa produced high-quality blades for the Imperial Japanese Army while maintaining traditional craftsmanship.
This particular sword was crafted in Gifu Prefecture during the war, where Kanehisa was known for his award-winning works showcased in military exhibitions such as the Japanese Sword New Works Exhibition.
Unlike mass-produced wartime swords, this blade follows traditional Japanese forging methods, making it an authentic Gendaito, a modern, traditionally forged sword.
The mountings are newly crafted to match the blade’s balance. The fittings, made of shakudo with cherry blossom motifs, enhance the traditional aesthetic. Gold-inlaid shakudo grip decorations depict floral patterns, adding refinement. The iron tsuba features openwork design with Heian-inspired gold details. The scabbard is black lacquered, offering durability and a sleek appearance.
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Payment
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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 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 2 months for that step.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.