{"id":10302,"date":"2020-09-21T23:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T14:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=10302"},"modified":"2023-09-09T10:12:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T01:12:57","slug":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-by-izuminokamimasakatsu-nbthk-hozon-certificate","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-by-izuminokamimasakatsu-nbthk-hozon-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana
Signed by Izuminokami(Masakatsu)
NBTHK Hozon<\/span> Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Izuminokami(Masakatsu) with NBTHK Hozon Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010Description\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\nIzuminokami Masakatsu is a swordsmith from the early Edo period(SHINTO-era<\/span><\/a>). He studied sword-forging techniques under the Ishido school in Edo city(today’s Tokyo). During the Edo period, many Samurai moved to Edo city, and it is said that about half of the population in the city was Samurai. Ishido school was able to forge high-quality Katanas, and their swords were quite popular among middle-high class Samurais in Edo city. Ishido school originated in Ohmi province(today’s Shiga prefecture), and there were four major branches, including Osaka, Chikuzen(Fukuoka), Ki(Wakayama), and Edo.<\/p>\n

The signature of Izuminokami(\u548c\u6cc9\u5b88) is inscribed on the tang. Izuminokami is the title for any skilled swordsmiths. The name of Kami was given by an emperor to those who were excellent at sword making. Although there is no maker’s name after the title, NBTHK concluded that the sword was forged by Izuminokami Masakatsu(\u548c\u6cc9\u5b88\u6b63\u52dd). The tang part was cut due to the adjustment of the blade in the past.<\/p>\n

This sword has a Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). This sword comes with a beautiful set of sword mountings.<\/p>\n

\u3010Blade\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\nCutting Edge Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 66.0 <\/strong><\/span>\u00a0cm(25.9 inches)<\/strong><\/span>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 1.09 cm( 0.43 inches)<\/b><\/span>
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Hamon<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aThe blade pattern created by the tempering process<\/strong><\/span>
\nJimon<\/span><\/strong>\uff1aVisible surface pattern on the steel<\/strong><\/span>
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Nakago<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNakago is the tang of the Japanese sword.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We believe this sword used to be a quite long sword before but was shortened due to either regulations or its owner’s preferences. Because of this adjustment, the part of signature was cut.
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\u3010Other Details\u3011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fuchi-Kashira<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aA pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>
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Tsuka and Menuki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration . It has dragon decoration.<\/b><\/span>
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Tsuba and Habaki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuba 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.<\/span><\/strong>
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Saya<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aSaya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please keep in mind that there is a few scratches on this scabbard. If you like to see the detail, please contact us.
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Authentication Paper<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0NBTHK, also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (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\u00a0 May 23th in the first year of Reiwa(2019). They appraised it as Hozon Touken, the blade worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registration Number : <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Kumamoto<\/strong> 7080<\/strong>
\n\u00a0The Board of Education in Kumamoto prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword . In order to obtain this paper, the sword needs to be traditionally hand forged. With this paper, its owner can legally own an authentic Japanese sword in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Japanese Sword& Export Process<\/strong>\u3011<\/span>
\n The Japanese swords we deal with are hand-forged edged swords made in Japan. It was made from the traditional carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE(\u7389\u92fc)<\/span><\/a>. 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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.
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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<\/strong> for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered. For more detailed info, please click here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u3010Payment Method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0 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 <\/strong>or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, Canada(BC, AB,ON), Mexico, Australia, UK, Germany and France<\/strong><\/span>. 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<\/strong> as long as we can send antique Japanese swords by either EMS or UPS(USA only).<\/span><\/p>\n

We normally ship by EMS(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post.When we receive an order from the USA, we will use UPS instead as EMS temporarily stops shipping from the USA to Japan due to COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office\/UPS. We will put 100 % insurance on the shipping document without any extra charge. Based on the total amount, there might be a duty tax 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

*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,<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>please feel free to ask us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n 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.<\/span> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010The Art of Nihonto(Japanese Sword)<\/strong>\u3011
\nSamurai’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.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u3010A Guide to Japanese Sword Maintenance<\/strong>\u3011<\/span>
\n 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<\/span><\/strong> sword maintenance kit, which appears in this video<\/span>.
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