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.
Here are some ways our customers appreciate their Japanese swords.
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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.
SAMURAI MUSEUM
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$25,485.40
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Category |
Wakizashi (SHINTO) |
Age |
20th year of the Keicho era (1615: Early Edo Period) |
Swordsmith |
Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Masatoshi (越中守藤原正俊) |
Certificate |
NBTHK JUYO TOKEN Certificate |
Location |
Yamashiro Province (Today’s Kyoto prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 57.1 cm (22.5 inches)
Curvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 inches) |
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$12,407.36
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Category |
Katana (SHINTO) |
Age |
Early Edo Period ( 1661-1673) |
Swordsmith |
Fujiwara Sadakuni (藤原貞国) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Settsu Province (Today’s Okayama prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 74.3 cm (29.2 inches)
Curvature: 2.4 cm (0.94 inches) |
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$10,060.03
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Katana (SHIN SHIN TO :新々刀)
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Age |
The late Edo period (1830-1860) |
Swordsmith |
Attributed to Koyama Munetsugu (固山宗次: Unsigned) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Musashi province (Today’s Tokyo prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 60.6 cm ( 23.8 inches)
Curvature: 1.7 cm (0.67 inches)
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$4,560.54
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Katana (KOTO :古刀)
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Age |
Estimated Mid-Late Muromachi period(Late 15th century-early 16th century) |
Swordsmith |
Attributed to Mino Senjuin (美濃千手院: Unsigned) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 72.4 cm ( 28.5 inches)
Curvature: 2.1 cm (0.82 inches)
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$21,461.39
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Wakizashi (SHINTO) |
Age |
Early Edo Period (1596-1624) |
Swordsmith |
Heianjo Fujiwara Hiroyuki (平安城藤原弘幸) |
Certificate |
NBTHK JUYO TOKEN Certificate |
Location |
Yamashiro Province (Today’s Kyoto prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 32.1 cm (12.6 inches)
Curvature: 0.30 cm (0.12 inches) |
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$10,730.69
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Category |
Katana (KOTO) |
Age |
12th year of the Eiroku era (1569) |
Swordsmith |
Bizen Koku Jyu Osafune Sinjyuro Sukesada (備前国住長船新十郎祐定) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 71.6 cm (28.2 inches)
Curvature: 2.0 cm (0.79 inches) |
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$3,688.68
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Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO) |
Age |
Late Edo Period (1804-1818) |
Swordsmith |
attributed to Satsushu Nirei Masazane (薩州仁礼正真: Unsigned) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Satsuma province (Today’s Kagoshima prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 29.4 cm (11.6 inches)
Curvature: 0.2 cm (0.08 inches) |
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$4,024.01
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Category |
Tanto (KOTO) |
Age |
Late Muromachi period |
Swordsmith |
Sukemune (助宗) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Suruga province (Today’s Shizuoka prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 22.0 cm (8.66 inches)
Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches) |
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$5,365.35
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Tanto ( KOTO) |
Age |
The second year of the Genki era (1571) |
Swordsmith |
Hoki Koku Jyu Hiroyoshi (伯耆国住広賀) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Hoki province (Today’s Tottori prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 26.6 cm (10.5 inches)
Curvature : 0.2 cm (0.08 inches) |
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$5,365.35
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Wakizashi (SHINTO)
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Age |
Early Edo Period |
Swordsmith |
Bushu Shitahara Jyu Hiroshige (武州下原住広重) |
Certificate |
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate |
Location |
Musashi province (Today’s Tokyo prefecture) |
Blade Size |
Cutting Edge Length: 53.8 cm ( 21.2 inches)
Curvature: 0.10 cm (0.04 inches)
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