The Art of Nihonto – Guide to buying the Japanese sword

Preface
Samurai’s history is a profound, eloquent legacy of ancient Japanese warriors in which millions of people worldwide are being fascinated. Samurais themselves played the most significant role in this thing- They went from the imperial army to reconstructing the whole system and reigning Samurai’s country for over seven centuries. Thus, one of their primary weapons, Katana (Japanese sword), began to have many important meanings attached as times went on. Katana is still deemed one of Samurai’s most significant cultural heritage in today’s Japanese culture.
To those who have yet to discover the real value of the Japanese sword “Katana,” – this article is for you.
Katana is beautiful
The Japanese sword is the kind of art that has grown over history. Swordsmiths over the years would make minimal changes to the blade’s curvature, the Hamon, length, width, and all the other detailed features to please the sword’s owner and let the sword hold its own identity. That is why Katana has become so beautiful. In every part of the blade, you see the swordsmith’s intent and Samurai’s love and aspiration for Katana.

Attention to Detail
Above brings us to the next part; the detail. It gets more important as you learn more about Katana. The blade’s significant features such as Hamon, the size, type of curvature, other segments such as the handguard, the grip, the scabbard, and the list goes on and on. One can only build a gem-worthy Katana when all these segments are put together deliberately. To see the monument of tremendous work by the swordsmith – It is legitimately an eye-opening experience every time you learn something from it.



Style
Blacksmiths regarding Katana were known to have had individual styles in their work. The five most popular ones were Yamato-Den, Soshu-Den, Mino-Den, Yamashiro-Den, and Bizen-Den, branching out to countless other swordsmith schools.
They differed in the blade’s design, the texture of metal, shape, etc.

Katana Is the Reflection of Samurai’s Life
Last but the most significant of all, Katana represent Samurai’s lives in the past era. The signs and artworks in Katana are believed to have been based on people’s religious/philosophical views. If you take a close look at it, you can tell that every Katana has a story to tell.
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Here are some of our customers who have purchased a Katana at Samurai Museum Shop in the past.


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Here we call it for the introduction. If you are ready to get a Katana, we are happy to assist you as much as you need.
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$5,704.66

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Katana (KOTO:古刀)
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Age |
Late Muromachi period (1567) |
Swordsmith |
Bishu Jyu Osafune Sukesada (備州住長船祐定) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 69.2 cm ( 27.2 inches)
Curvature: 1.1 cm (0.43 inches)
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$8,724.77

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Katana (SHINTO:新刀)
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Age |
Early Edo Period |
Swordsmith |
Attributed to Shitahara (下原: Unsigned)
with Kinzogan Mei: Sasa no Tsuyu (笹乃露) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Bushu province (Today’s Tokyo) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 73.7 cm ( 29.0 inches)
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 inches)
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$10,738.18

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Category |
Katana ( SHINTO) |
Age |
Early Edo Period |
Swordsmith |
Dewa Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi (出羽大掾藤原国路) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Yamashiro province (Today’s Kyoto prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 69.8 cm ( 27.5 inches)
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 inches) |
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$11,744.89

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Category |
Katana ( SHIN SHIN TO) |
Age |
The second year of the Ka-Ei era (1849) |
Swordsmith |
Soshu Sakura Jyu Hosokawa Minamoto Tadayoshi
(総州佐倉住細川源忠義) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Kazusa province (Today’s Chiba prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 68.1 cm (26.8 inches)
Curvature: 1.8 cm (0.70 inches) |
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$8,053.64

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Katana ( SHINTO) |
Age |
Early Edo Period (1661-1673) |
Swordsmith |
the fifth-gen Kanemoto (兼元五代兼直) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 70.1 cm (27.6 inches)
Curvature:1.5 cm (0.59 inches) |
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$8,053.64

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Category |
Katana ( SHINTO) |
Age |
Early Edo Period (1624-1661) |
Swordsmith |
Echigo no Kami Fujiwara Arihira (越後守藤原有平) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Kaga province (Today’s Ishikawa prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 69.7 cm (27.4 inches)
Curvature:1.45 cm (0.57 inches) |
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$12,080.46

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Category |
Katana ( SHINTO) |
Age |
Early Edo Period (1641-1688) |
Swordsmith |
Hizen Koku Jyu Omi no Daijyo Fujiwara Tadahiro
(肥前国住近江大掾藤原忠広) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Hizen province (Today’s Saga prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 68.2 cm (26.8 inches)
Curvature:1.51 cm (0.59 inches) |
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$7,718.07

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Category |
Katana ( KOTO) |
Age |
Late Kamakura period (approximately 700 years ago) |
Swordsmith |
Attributed to Nioh (二王:Unsigned) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Choshu province (Today’s Yamaguchi prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 62.9 cm (24.7inches)
Curvature: 1.7 cm (0.67 inches) |
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$5,704.66

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Category |
Katana (KOTO:古刀)
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Age |
Late Muromachi Period |
Swordsmith |
Attributed to Taira Takada (平高田: Unsigned) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Bungo province (Today’s Oita prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 62.8 cm (24.4 inches)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 inches)
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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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$13,422.73

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Category |
Katana (KOTO) |
Age |
Early Muromachi period (1394-1428) |
Swordsmith |
Attributed to Asago Taima
(浅古当麻: Signature Not readable) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Yamato province (today’s Nara prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 68.4 cm ( 26.9 inches)
Curvature: 2.8 cm (1.10 inches)
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