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Tokyo Nihonto

Antique Japanese Katana Sword Signed Kanesada

Antique Japanese Katana Sword Signed Kanesada

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Step into history with this magnificent Japanese katana, forged during the Showa era by a master of the famed Kanesada lineage from Seki City, the heart of the Mino sword-making tradition. This blade embodies the strength and elegance of traditional Japanese swordsmithing, blending aesthetic beauty with martial presence.

Blade Details

  • Blade Length (Nagasa): 74.4 cm
  • Signature : Kanesada
  • Period : Estimated to be Edo
  • Total Length: 98.4 cm
  • Motohaba (Base Width): 3.43 cm
  • Sakihaba (Tip Width): 2.56 cm
  • Motokasane (Base Thickness): 0.75 cm
  • Sakikasane (Tip Thickness): 0.58 cm
  • Weight (Blade Only): 878 g

This is a bold, powerful blade with a large ō-kissaki and a wide body, reflecting the refined yet assertive style of high-quality Gendaitō from the early 20th century.

Hamon & Polish

The blade features a gracefully flowing notare-midare hamon, skillfully highlighted by a traditional high-grade polish. The undulating line expresses both the precision of tempering and the aesthetic sensibility of the smith.

Mounting

Mounted in a shirasaya (plain wooden storage scabbard), ideal for protecting the blade from moisture and preserving its condition. A classic presentation for traditionally forged blades not intended for daily carry.

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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 1 to 2 months for that step.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.

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