Tokyo Nihonto
Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Uda School (Hozon)
Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Uda School (Hozon)
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This is a historical mumei (unsigned) katana attributed to the renowned Uda school. It has been officially designated as a Hozon Tōken (保存刀剣) by the NBTHK, certifying its cultural value and authenticity. The sword features a beautiful silhouette, pronounced curvature, and refined craftsmanship suitable for both appreciation and practice.
Attribution
- Signature: Mumei (Unsigned)
- School: Attributed to Uda,active during the Nanbokuchō and Muromachi periods
Blade Specifications
- Blade Length : 64.7 cm
- Hamon : Suguha
- Curvature : 2.1 cm
- Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes): 3
- Motohaba (Base Width): Approx. 29.7 mm
- Motokasane (Base Thickness): Approx. 6.5 mm
- Sakihaba (Tip Width): Approx. 19.7 mm
- Sakikasane (Tip Thickness): Approx. 4.2 mm
- Weight (Bare Blade): 625 g
Hozon Token Status
This blade has been recognized by the NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai) as a Hozon Tōken, meaning "Sword Worthy of Preservation." This designation confirms the sword's authenticity, quality, and historical importance. Swords with this certificate are legally protected and respected in the Japanese sword collecting community.
Notes
Blades attributed to the Uda school are known for their excellent forging quality, straight grain jihada, and practical cutting geometry. The large curvature gives this blade an elegant and commanding presence, and the presence of three mekugi-ana suggests it has seen use across multiple mountings, reflecting its active history.
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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.