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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi
Signed by Sukesada
JASMK Certificate

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Made in Japan
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SIGNED: (front)/ Bizenkoku jyu Shichibe Jo Sukesada /(back)The first year of Kanbun period in August:1661 A.D

Included: JASMK certificate, traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

Category Wakizashi(Shinto)
Age Kanbun era(寛文): Early Edo Period(1661 A.D.)
Swordsmith Bizenkoku jyu  Osafune Shichibe Jo Sukesada(備前国住長船七兵衛尉祐定)
Certificate JASMK Certificate
Location  Bizen(Today’s Okayama Prefecture)
Blade Size Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa): 57.6 cm(22.7 inches)/Curvature(Sori):1.5 cm(0.6 inches)

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 Shinto Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Sukesada with JASMK Certificate

【Description】
This blade has a signature of Bizenkoku jyu  Osafune Shichibe Jo Sukesada(備前国住長船七兵衛尉祐定) on one side and the date(The first year of Kanbun period in August) on the other side.

Sukesada school was one of the most famous schools in Bizen province in Okayama and flourished for generations among Osafune schools. There were various styles forged by the generations of Sukesada and also there were several branches such as Bishu Sukesada or Bizen Sukesada during this period. 

During the Tensho period(1573-1593), Yokoyama Toushiro Sukesada, a famous swordsmith in Bizen province, had four sons. They were allowed to use their maker’s name as Sukesada. Each Sukesada founded their school, and their schools were called Yokoyama Ichimon. The swordsmith who forged this beautiful wakizashi, Shichibe Jo Sukesada, was the first son of Toushiro Sukesada. He was the father of Yokoyama Ueno Daijyo Sukesada. He also called himself the grandson of the fourth generation Yosozaemon Jo Sukesada. He forged swords until he died at the age of 98, leaving many great swords today.

It comes with Shirasaya case to keep the blade in good condition as it is. The blade was certified by JASMK, also known as Japan Art Museum of Kurashiki in Okayama prefecture, which the place this blade was forged. 

【 Blade 】
Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa)  57.6 cm(22.7 inches)
Curvature(Sori) 1.5 cm(0.6 inches)

 

【Other Detail】

HamonThe blade pattern created by the tempering process. Gunome-Choji style hamon

JimonVisible surface pattern on the steel. It has Koitame jimon
 

Nakago: There are two holes in Nakago, which indicates the blade was shortened in the past. There is a signature of Bizenkoku jyu shichibe Jo Sukesada on  the front and the date(The first year of Kanbun period in August on the back.

 

Tsuba and HabakiHabaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped.

 

 

CertificateJASMK Certificate was issued by Japan Art Museum of Kurashiki in Okayama prefecture where Bizen province is located. It says the detailed information about the sword such as the age, maker, style and so forth.

 

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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 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 1-1.5 months to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 2-3 months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered. For more detailed info, please click here.

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

【Shipping】
We have shipped Japanese swords to the USA, Canada(BC, AB,ON), Mexico, Australia, UK, Germany and France. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before making a purchase. 

Once we receive the export permit, we will inform you and ask if it is okay for us to ship. After confirming you are ready to receive the sword, we will proceed with its shipping. 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.

We ship with EMS, an international expedited shipping service provided by Japan Post in Japan. We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office. We will put 100 % insurance on the shipping document without any extra charge. Based on the total amount, there might be a duty tax to pay, depending on the countries.

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 are delays in shipping to many countries as most of the airlines are reducing the number of flights from Japan. If you like to know the detail about shipping, please feel free to ask us.

 

【How to make sure the condition】
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. If you are currently living in Japan or visiting, you can visit our actual shop in Tokyo to inspect the sword with reservation.

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.

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.

 

If you like to see more antique Japanese swords for sale, please check the link below.
https://www.samuraimuseum.jp/shop/product-category/sword/authentic-sword/

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