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Updated: 19 Mar 2024

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Antique Japanese Sword Katana
Signed by Yukihiro
NTHK Kanteisho Certificate

$10,060.03

DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
*There might be delay in shipment depending on countries

SHIPPING TO : USA, Australia, UK, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Hong Kong
*Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

INCLUDED: NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Shirasaya Case,Koshirae Mounting, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

Category Katana(Shinto)
Age Kanbun Period (1661-1673 A.D): The early Edo period
Swordsmith Hizenkoku Dewanokami Yukihiro(The first generation)
Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
Location Hizen Province( Saga Prefecture today)
Blade Size Length:  63.1 cm/Curvature: 1.3 cm

Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Yukihiro with NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
【Description】

This blade was forged by the first generation Yukihiro in Hizen Province (today’s Saga prefecture) in Kanbun era(1661-1673), according to NTHK that authenticated this blade. He was a younger brother of the first generation Masahiro(Kawauchi Daijyo Masahiro), a famous swordsmith in Hizen Province. Masahiro was the grandson of the first-gen Tadayoshi. It is said that Yukihiro first forged a sword when he was 22 years old(1639).

Serving exclusively for Saga domain, Yukihiro received the title of Dewadaijyo in 1648 and was promoted to Dewano-kami in 1663.

He visited a swordsmith named Hisatusugu in Nagasaki in 1650 to learn how to use Dutch carbon steel to forge Japanese swords. Netherland was the primary country Japan traded in during the Edo period. Since 1650, he signed his name and engraved “forged from Dutch steel” when he used it.

He signed ICHI(one in Japanese) before his signature. Because he mastered the Bizen-Ichimonji style ( One of the most famous Japanese sword traditions), and he called himself Hizen Ichimonji. This sword shows the excellent quality of the Hizen sword. The first-gen Yukihiro also served Nabeshima Sakyo, a feudal lord of the Saga domain.

The smith’s name “Yukihiro” lasted 6th generations and is one of the most famous swordsmiths from Hizen province during the Edo period.

We are confident you will appreciate the beautiful Hako Midare Hamon(dramatic wavy tempering line) and tight Hada of this blade. It accompanies by the gorgeous black lacquered Saya with decorative sword mountings.

【Blade】
Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa)  63.1 cm
Curvature(Sori) 1.3 cm


 

HamonThe blade pattern created by the tempering process. It has Omidare hamon, which also has Hako Midare design.

JimonVisible surface pattern on the steel


 

NakagoIt has a signature that is inscribed 一, 肥前國出羽守行廣(Ichi Hizenkoku Dewanokami Yukihiro). There are two nakago holes, which indicates the blade used to be longer and was shortened in the past. The signature is located in the opposite of normally Katana meaning the sword might have been originally used as Tachi.

 

【Other Details】

Fuchi-KashiraA pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Gold inlay was applied on them. 

 The Takaradukushi (宝尽くし) pattern is designed for this Fuchi Kashira. It is a combination of various treasures, and each item has good meanings. It is said these motifs would bring good luck. From this picture, you would find Uchide-no-Koduchi (mallet of good luck), Kinchaku (巾着, money pouch) and Houju (宝珠, jewel). In Japan, the Takaradukushi pattern has been appreciated as an auspicious design for a long time.

Tsuka and MenukiTsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration.

 It is challenging to judge what the motif of this Menuki is. It seems a kind of plant is designed semi-three-dimensionally. 

Tsuba and HabakiTsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped.

 Octagon-shaped antique Tsuba. The surface of this Tsuba is decorated with the Amida Yasuri technique. Many fine lines are radially engraved; it represents backlights of Amitabha Tathagata.

 The signature of the maker is carved around the Nakago-ana (center hole of Tsuba). According to this signature, this Tsuba was made by Yoshishige (吉重), who lived in Banshu (播州, Hyogo prefecture today). You could see two marks on the upper side; one is hexagon-shaped, and another one is square-shaped. Both of them might be family crests.

 

SayaSaya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword. 

 

KougaiKougai is the equipment for Samurai to arrange or fix his hair style.

 Lions are designed at the handle part of this Kougai. The ground is decorated with the “Nanako-Ji” technique. The groundwork was hit by Nanakoji-Tagane (chisel for metalworking), so small dents cover the background. Each little dot looks like a fish egg. It is believed the lion has the sun’s power and considered that the lion would protect people from evil spirits.

 

Authentication PaperNTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade

NTHK, also known as Nihon Touken Hozon Kai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the blade on April 19th in the second year of Reiwa(2020). They appraised it as the Kanteisho class, the blade worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request.

 


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【About us】
  Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on.

Japanese Sword& Export Process
  The Japanese swords we deal with are hand-forged edged swords made in Japan. It was made from the traditional carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE(玉鋼). Samurai Museum is familiar with the proper legal procedure for an antique/ authentic Japanese sword to be exported from Japan. We have sent more than 300 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value.

  Each Japanese sword is registered under the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Board of Education in Japan.They issue a registration paper for each Japanese sword for its owner in Japan to legally possess it. The Japanese sword with its registration paper means it was traditionally hand-forged in Japan.

  To legally export the sword from Japan to other countries, we will have to apply for its permit to the Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunkacho) and return the original registration paper to the Board of Education. It normally takes around 2-4 weeks to receive this permit after submitting required documents. And we would like you to expect at least 1-1.5 months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered. For more detailed info, please click here.

It is allowed for residents in Japan to own authentic Japanese swords without a special license as long as they come with registration papers. Please feel free to contact us if you are a resident of Japan, whether temporarily or permanently. We will also assist you when you leave Japan and need to obtain the export permit.

【Payment Method】
  We accept payment through Stripe(Credit card), PayPal, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. After confirming your payment, we will apply for an export permit. You may either pay in JPY, USD, AUD, EUR or GBP. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.

【Shipping】
  We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, UK, Germany , France and Hong Kong. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before making a purchase. We offer Free International Shipping as long as we can send antique Japanese swords by either EMS or FedEx(USA, Australia, Canada).

  We normally ship by EMS(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. When we receive an order from the USA, Australia or Canada we will use FedEx instead as EMS temporarily stops shipping from Japan to those countries due to COVID-19.

  We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office/FedEx. We will put 100 % insurance on the shipping document without any extra charge. Based on the total amount, there might be a duty tax or other fee for you to pay, depending on the countries. We use package cushioning to protect the item and put it in a PVC pipe, which is one of the most secure packages because of its durability.

  It will normally takes 5-14 days for the item to arrive at your given address after we dispatch it. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.

  *Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be delays in shipping. If you like to know the detail about shipping, please feel free to ask us.

【How to make sure the condition】
  Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision. It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of a sword. and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.

The Art of Nihonto(Japanese Sword)
Samurai’s history is a profound, eloquent legacy of ancient Japanese warriors in which millions of people worldwide are being fascinated. If you like to find out the art of Nihonto, please click here.

A Guide to Japanese Sword Maintenance
  After acquiring an genuine Japanese sword, it is also important to know how to take good care of it. Here is the special video for you. Mr. Paul Martin, Japanese sword expert, shows you how to give proper maintenance to your sword. When you purchase a Japanese sword from us, you can get a Free sword maintenance kit, which appears in this video.

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