Tokyo Nihonto
Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Ishihara Yoshisada
Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Ishihara Yoshisada
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Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of this katana forged by the renowned swordsmith Ishihara Yoshisada. Featuring a traditional Higo-style koshirae, this sword embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of the Higo province. Its blade, complemented by the suguha hamon (straight temper line), showcases the refined skills of the swordsmith.
Specifications
- Overall Length with Mountings (拵全長): 94.5 cm
- Blade Length (刃長): 63.7 cm
- Curvature (反り): 1.7 cm
- Tang Length (茎): 20.5 cm
- Width at Base (元幅): 3.1 cm
- Thickness at Base (元重): 0.7 cm
- Width at Tip (先幅): 2.1 cm
- Thickness at Tip (先重): 0.5 cm
- Blade Weight (刀身): 749 grams
- Total Weight without Scabbard (鞘払いで): 969 grams
- Hamon (刃文): Suguha (straight temper line)
Features
- Perfect for Iaido: Ideal for practitioners of Iaido, emphasizing smooth and controlled sword drawing techniques.
- Excellent Condition: The fittings are secure with no looseness or gaps.
Historical Background
Ishihara Yoshisada, whose real name was Jōichi Ishihara, was an accomplished swordsmith active during the pre-World War II era. After the war, however, sword production in Japan was heavily restricted under the U.S. military occupation, which lasted for 8 years from 1945. During this time, swordsmiths were forbidden to craft swords, and many, like Ishihara Yoshisada, did not resume their careers afterward.
This makes his pre-war swords, such as this katana, particularly rare and valuable. This piece represents a custom-made long sword, featuring a distinctive combination of a suguha hamon and refined craftsmanship.
Owning this katana offers not only a connection to Japan's martial history but also a unique glimpse into the life of a talented swordsmith whose career was tragically cut short by global events.
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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.