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Tokyo Nihonto

Antique Japanese Sword Katana, Edo Period,Blue and Brown Koshirae

Antique Japanese Sword Katana, Edo Period,Blue and Brown Koshirae

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This exquisite katana, estimated to be from the Edo period is a beautiful piece. It features a stunning gunome-choji hamon, known for its zigzag and clove-shaped patterns with pointed elements, characteristic of high-quality Bizen craftsmanship.

Specifications:

  • Mumei
  • Blade Length (刃長): 67.3 cm
  • Curvature (反り): 1.97 cm
  • Width at the Base (元幅): 30.7 mm
  • Thickness at the Base (元重): 6.8 mm
  • Width at the Tip (先幅): 21.8 mm
  • Thickness at the Tip (先重): 5.3 mm
  • Overall Length with Mountings (拵全長): 99.8 cm
  • Tsuba Diameter: 6.8 cm (width) x 7.3 cm (height)

Features and Additional Details:

The blade is crafted in the traditional shinogi-zukuri style, characterized by a prominent ridge line running along its length. It exhibits a torii-zori curvature, resembling the graceful arc of torii gates, which enhances its elegant appearance. The ko-kissaki, or small tip, is reminiscent of some historical tachi designs. The blade's iori-mune, or roof-shaped back, adds structural integrity, while the low-positioned shinogi influences the blade's cross-sectional shape and strength. The nakago is kengyo nakagojiri and mumei (unsigned), indicating a traditional and refined approach to swordmaking.

The blade features a stunning gunome-choji hamon, with zigzag and clove-shaped patterns and pointed elements, characteristic of high-quality Bizen craftsmanship. The menuki (ornamental grip handle) has a floral design, adding elegance to the sword’s hilt. The kashira and fuchi feature a wavy design, contributing to the overall aesthetic and grip comfort.

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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 20 business days to do this procedure.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.

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