As mentioned in the 4th episode(If you haven’t read the article: Ep.4<\/a> ), NBTHK is currently the leading organization for Japanese sword appraisal.<\/p>\n Here is the NBTHK certificate;<\/p>\n \u2461: Category\/Signature\/Length<\/strong> \u2462: Statement<\/strong> \u2463: Issue date\/Name of Organization<\/strong> \u2464: Reference Number\/Matching Stamp<\/strong><\/p>\n The reference number is given randomly to prevent the certificate’s piracy. \u2465: Ranking\/Ranking Registration Number<\/strong> \u2466: Registration Number by Board of Education<\/strong> NBTHK JUYO Token for sale<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token for sale<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n NBTHK Hozon Token for sale<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n II. NTHK(Nihon Tohken Hozon Kai) Certificate<\/strong><\/span> \u2460: Title;Kanteisho<\/strong> \u2461: Category; Katana<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2462: Place of Origin\/Artist<\/strong> \u2463: Status\/Length<\/strong><\/p>\n The top two Kanji say, “Proved Authentic.” \u2464: Date of Issue<\/strong> \u2465: Name of Organization\/Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n It says, “Non-Profitable Legal Corp, Nihon Tohken Hozon Kai. Principle Joji Miyano”<\/p>\n Cf) NTHK is registered as a Non-Profitable Organization(NPO) by the government.<\/p>\n Joji Miyano is the current principle of NTHK. It means that the document was issued by the principle himself.<\/p>\n <BACK> 2.Mei-Bun: Signature<\/em><\/strong> 3.Tsukuri-Komi: Details<\/strong><\/em> 4.Kitae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 5.Hamon<\/strong><\/em> 6.Boshi<\/strong><\/em> 7.Cho-Koku; Sculpture<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 8.Chu-Shin<\/strong><\/em> 9.Notes<\/strong><\/em> 10.Stamps of Appraisers<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n These appraisers are official members of NTHK.<\/p>\n —————————————————————————————————————————————————————<\/p>\n That is all about how to read the NBTHK\/NTHK certificate.<\/p>\n We strive to present to you the purest joy and wholesomeness of owning the Japanese sword. It is our pleasure to introduce you to the culture, so please feel free to ask us if there is anything that does not make sense to you. Thank you for reading.<\/p>\n SAMURAI MUSEUM<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t DELIVERY TIME : <\/strong>Approx. 1-1.5<\/strong> months<\/span>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/kanteisho-nbthk-translated-revised-2-1024x576.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
\n\u2460:Title; Kanteisho<\/strong>
\nTitle of the document, which means “Certificate” in Japanese.
\nNBTHK certificate should either be titled Kanteisho, Ninteisho, or Shiteisho, depending on the rank and when the document was issued.<\/p>\n
\nIt reads, ” 1. Katana, Mei(Signature) Hyo-Zaemon Fujiwara Yoshinobu From Shinano – Made in August, Genji 1st. Length: 73.6cm(29.0 inches)”.<\/p>\n
\nWords of approval on the authenticity and rarity of the sword.<\/p>\n
\nThis means that the document was issued on February 19th, *Reiwa 2nd by NBTHK.
\n*Reiwa 2nd is 2020 in Julian’s calendar. Japan has another calendar based on the reign of the Japanese emperor.<\/p>\n
\nThe other half of the matching stamp is printed on the profile kept by NBTHK.<\/p>\n
\n\u7279\u4fdd(Tokuho) is short for Tokubetsu Hozon; It is the third-highest of four ranks given by NBTHK. The first and second ranks are rarely issued.<\/p>\n
\nThis sword has a record of registration in Saitama Pref. Board of Education on October 17th, Showa 26th (1951) as No.4773. It means that the sword had initially been registered to the organization on the given date.<\/p>\n
\nAs opposed to the NBTHK certificate, the NTHK Certificate offers a more elaborate explanation of the sword’s features. This is what it looks like.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/nthk-kanteisho-translated-front-1024x768.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
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\nTitle of the document, which means “Certificate” in Japanese.
\nThe NTHK certificate should either be titled Kanteisho, Shinteisho, or Yushuto, depending on the ratings and when the document was issued.<\/p>\n
\nIt reads as “Den Noshu Wakasanokami Ujifusa”.
\nIt means that the sword is a work made in Noshu by the swordsmith called Wakasanokami Ujifusa.<\/p>\n
\nLength: About 70cm(27.6inches)<\/p>\n
\nMarch 15th, Reiwa 2nd(2020)<\/p>\n
\n1.Reference Number<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIt says, “Oh-Suriage Mumei,” which means that this sword was remade from Tachi into Katana, and there is no signature.<\/p>\n
\nOohira-Tsukuri – means that
\nIori-Mune – means that the blade’s figure resembles a house with a triangle rooftop.<\/p>\n
\nIt says, “Asai Notare Midare,” which means the waves are thin and have round carves like mountains.<\/p>\n
\nIt says, “Masskugu ni komaru ni kaeru,” which means that the blade’s tip slightly veers horizontally.<\/p>\n
\nIt refers to Nakago(Blade’s bottom).<\/p>\n
\n“Made around the Genki period(1570-1573).”<\/p>\n![\"Antique](\"\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/a_tachi_cate_02-1.jpg\")
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