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Antique Japanese Sword Katana by Takasaki Morishige (Hozon)
Antique Japanese Sword Katana by Takasaki Morishige (Hozon)
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This antique Japanese sword, crafted by Morishige, an esteemed 3rd-generation swordsmith, carries historical and cultural significance as a preserved sword certified by the Nihon Token Hozon Kai. It is a rare Gunma Prefecture regional sword associated with the Takasaki Domain.
- Period: Transition between Muromachi and Edo (Shinkozakai)
- Certificate : Hozon
- Hamon: Gunome midare
- Blade Length (刃長, "hacho"): 64 cm
- Curvature (反り, "sori"): 1 cm
- Blade Width at Base (元幅, "motohaba"): 3 cm
- Blade Thickness at Base (元重, "motokasane"): 7 mm
- Blade Width at Tip (先幅, "sakihaba"): 2.5 cm
- Blade Thickness at Tip (先重, "sakikasane"): 6 mm
- Blade Weight without Scabbard: 760 g
Historical Significance
Era and Lineage: This sword dates to the transitional period between the Muromachi and Edo eras. Despite an appraisal dating it to the late Muromachi period, the inclusion of the Takasaki place name (established in Keichō 2) indicates it was crafted by 3rd-generation Morishige during this new-old era boundary.
Domain Craftsman: Following the establishment of the Takasaki Domain by the Ii family in 1607, Morishige was formally employed as an official domain craftsman for the Takasaki Domain.
Quality and Craftsmanship
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Condition: The fittings (koshirae) are brand new, designed for Iaido practice while preserving traditional aesthetics.
- Handle (Tsuka): Made by a reputable Kansai martial arts supplier. The mekugi-ana (peg hole) is drilled horizontally with a 5 mm diameter.
- Scabbard (Saya): Crafted by a partner in Gifu Prefecture.
- Stability: The handle is firm and has no looseness, ensuring excellent balance and durability.
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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 20 business days to do this procedure.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.