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Tokyo Nihonto

Komihara Katana 古三原 - NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

Komihara Katana 古三原 - NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

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Specifications:

  • Sori (Curvature): 0.8 cm
  • Hamon (Temper Line): Suguha, characteristic of Ko-Mihara school
  • Blade Length: 60.8 cm
  • Period : Nanbokucho (650 years ago)
  • Province : Bingo 備後
  • Certificate : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
  • Koshirae

Historical Context: This Katana is attributed to the Ko-Mihara school from Bingo Province, Japan, active during the Nanboku-cho period in the 14th century. This era was marked by significant political unrest and the rise of regional powers, which heavily influenced the development of Japanese swordsmanship and smithing techniques.

The Ko-Mihara school is renowned for its Yamato-style craftsmanship, characterized by a straight and elegant suguha Hamon and a distinct 'Mihara Boshi' at the blade's tip. Founded by Masaie, the school includes notable smiths like Masahiro who continued the tradition of exceptional blade-making. These swords were favored by the samurai for their reliability, sharpness, and craftsmanship, reflecting the martial needs and aesthetics of the time.

Ko-Mihara blades are significant for their contribution to the evolution of Japanese sword-making, embodying the artistry and skill of their era.

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・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.

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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