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Tokyo Nihonto

Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Seki-ju Kaneyoshi with Beautiful Green Saya.

Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Seki-ju Kaneyoshi with Beautiful Green Saya.

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Attribution

  • Signature: Seki-ju Kaneyoshi saku
  • Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture (Showa period, mid-20th c.)

Blade Specifications

  • Type : Gendaito
  • Blade Length (Ha-chō): 67.0 cm
  • Curvature (Sori): 1.4 cm
  • Mekugi-ana: 1 hole
  • Base Width (Moto-haba): ~30.6 mm
  • Base Thickness (Moto-kasane): ~6.5 mm
  • Tip Width (Saki-haba): ~19.6 mm
  • Tip Thickness (Saki-kasane): ~5.0 mm
  • Hamon: Gunome midare
  • Blade Weight (nakago off): 710 g

Mountings (Koshirae)

  • Overall Length: 105 cm
  • Saya: Green lacquer with fine metallic sparkle
  • Sageo & Kurikata: Thick green silk cord in kikkō knot
  • Fittings: Blackened iron tsuba & menuki, matching green ito wrap

Notes

This modern Showa-era bladework from the famed Seki tradition combines a graceful silhouette with a razor-straight hamon, offering both beauty and functionality. The vibrant green lacquered saya with glitter highlights makes it a standout when displayed, while the gunome midare temper line and balanced geometry ensure reliable performance for Iaido practice and test cutting.

Background

Nōshū Seki-jū Kaneyoshi, born Yoshifumi Okada in 1900 in the renowned sword-making town of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, was selected by the Imperial Japanese Army as an official military swordsmith. Under his art name “Kaneyoshi,” he crafted blades for officers who pledged their lives to defend Japan. Though rooted in traditional techniques, his modern Showa-period swords combine elegance, strength, and historical significance, making them treasured heirlooms for future generations.

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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.

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