Antique Japanese Sword Daisho Signed by Sadayoshi\uff06Suehide with NBTHK<\/span> Tokubetsu<\/span> Hozon<\/span> <\/span>Certificate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u3010Description\u3011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n -Katana<\/p>\n This Katana blade was signed by Settsu Koku Kaneyoshi(\u6442\u6d25\u56fd\u5305\u5409), who was active in sword-forging during the Enpo era(early Edo period:1673-1681). Settsu Koku is the name of the province located in Osaka area.<\/p>\n The blades forged by Tadayuki are categorized as Osaka Shinto. Shinto is Japanese Sword terminology that refers to the swords forged during 1596-1781. The blades made in Osaka area during this period are called Osaka Shinto. There are many famous swordsmiths in this Osaka Shinto era. After Hideyoshi Toyotomi built Osaka castle, Osaka city flourished as a castle town and became the business center. Many swordsmiths moved to Osaka to look for better opportunities. They not only forged swords for those Samurai who lived in Osaka but also for feudal lords nationwide. Ikanshi Tadatsuna(Awataguchi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna), Inoue Shinkai, and Tsuda Sukehiro are the most famous ones among those many swordsmiths.<\/p>\n One of the most notable characteristics of Osaka Shinto is its beauty in Jigane. Jigane is a visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during the forging process), which made it possible by the location of Osaka. Osaka had close access to the Tamahagane(special carbon steel to make Japanese swords) production sites. The swordsmiths residing in Osaka were able to get high-quality carbon steel from these sites.<\/p>\n -Wakizashi<\/p>\n This Wakizashi blade was signed by Suehide(\u672b\u79c0) in the second year of the Kosho era(1456: mid-Muromachi period). While the remaining signature also says Bizen, the NBTHK certificate states it was originally inscribed as Hizen(today\u2019s Saga prefecture). Suehide was active sword-forging during 1455-1479(mid-Muromachi period) in Hizen province(today\u2019s Saga prefecture). What is Daisho?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Daisho is a pair of two Japanese swords Samurai carried. During the Edo period, having Daisho in public places was considered social status for Samurai. Furthermore, Samurai were required to wear them under the law back then. Daisho is written as \u5927=Big and \u5c0f=Small. Dai part means Katana, and Sho part means Wakizashi. They have such a fancy appearance that we believe a high-ranked Samurai owned them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Appraisal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This blade is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token(\u7279\u5225\u4fdd\u5b58\u5200\u5263) issued by NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:\u65e5\u672c\u7f8e\u8853\u5200\u5263\u4fdd\u5b58\u5354\u4f1a). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u3010 Blade\u3011<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n -Katana<\/strong> -Wakizashi<\/strong> Hamon<\/strong><\/span>\uff1a -Katana<\/strong><\/p>\n -Wakizashi<\/strong><\/p>\n Nakago<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged.<\/p>\n Koshirae:\u00a0Koshirae is the mounting of the Japanese sword. There are several parts that consist of Koshirae such as Saya(Sabbard), Tsuka( Handle), Tsuba(Handguard).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Accessory<\/strong> <\/span>: leather sword carrying case with family emblem.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fuchi-Kashira<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aA pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n These Fuchi Kashiras have a simple design. Although these works do not have ornamental decorations such as gold or silver inlay, for example, we hope you will appreciate the texture and color of their material. Also, there are tiny dents due to use and aging. Please enjoy these signs of age as a texture of antique. -Katana<\/p>\n The boar is the motif of this Menuki. This animal has been familiar to Japanese people since ancient times. It is not only for food but also from the religious point of view. As boars are prolific, they have been regarded as a symbol of fertility. Also, people have worshiped this animal as the God of mountains.<\/p>\n There is an idiom about the boar; \u201c\u732a\u7a81\u731b\u9032 (Chototsu Moushin).\u201d It means recklessly headlong into things. Samurais had to fight at the risk of their life on the battlefields. They might have tried to encourage themselves by seeing this fearless animal figure. -Wakizashi<\/p>\n This Menuki\u2019s motif might be the Ebisu (\u6075\u6bd4\u5bff) God and the Daikokuten (\u5927\u9ed2\u5929) God. Both of them are a member of the Shichifukujin (\u4e03\u798f\u795e, the Seven Gods of Good Fortune). The Ebisu God usually has a sea bream and a fishing pole. Initially, he was the God of fishing. Ports will be done well by the comings and goings of ships. Safe voyages will bring profitable businesses; therefore, the Ebisu became famous as the God of trade. In addition, it is believed to be the God of good match or wealth in some areas.<\/p>\n The Daikokuten brings the Uchide-no-Koduchi (\u6253\u3061\u51fa\u306e\u5c0f\u69cc, mallet of good luck), and carries a big bag on his back. People worship him as a god of treasure, good luck, success of the business. He is also considered that he controls agriculture; people pray rich harvest to this God. 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This Daisho Tsuba set is appraised as the Hozon Tousougu (\u4fdd\u5b58\u5200\u88c5\u5177) issued by NBTHK: Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (\u65e5\u672c\u7f8e\u8853\u5200\u5263\u4fdd\u5b58\u5354\u4f1a). According to this certificate, these Tsubas were made by Akao (\u8d64\u5c3e) school\u2019s maker.<\/p>\n These antique Tsubas have oval shapes. Their color is glossy black; it was made from the Shokudou (\u8d64\u9285, the mixture of copper and gold). Their surfaces have a flat and smooth texture. The edges of these works are framed with golden metal. This type of edge is called the Fukurin-Mimi (\u8986\u8f2a\u8033). It adds gorgeousness for Tsubas. It also has practicality, such as preventing the wear of the edge part. Also, it prevents the wear and tear of the Kimono if the edge damages it by touching the cloth.<\/p>\n The Kasumi (\u971e, haze) pattern is designed. As this geometric shape looks similar to one of the Japanese Katakana (\u7247\u4eee\u540d) character \u201c\u30a8,\u201d this design is called the Egasumi-Mon (\u30f1\u971e\u6587\/\u30a8\u971e\u6587). We hope you will appreciate these works\u2019 simple but elegant design. Same as the cloud pattern, the haze design has been favored as an auspicious motif. The cloud pattern has been associated with magical power, and people thought it an omen of lucky things. Or, since clouds appear repeatedly, its design represents reincarnation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kozuka<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aKozuka is a small knife stored in Kozuka Hitsu(groove of the sheath of the Japanese sword).<\/b><\/p>\n The small knife is stored in the Kozuka. This Kozuka is made from silvery metal, and the Kabuto (\u515c, Samurai helmet) is designed on it. A helmet is a protector for the head. When Japanese people started using the Kabuto, they attached importance to practicality. However, with time, it has been designed not only for practicality but also for representing its wearer. For example, some Samurais designed it to be dignified, and some Samurais tried to express their tastes or beliefs by introducing characteristic motifs. So, the Kabuto is one of the essential items to enjoy the Samurai culture.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span> <\/p>\n Saya<\/strong><\/span>\uff1a Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n These scabbards are coated with a reddish color, and probably gold leaves are finely scattered on them. This decorative appearance gives a gorgeous and elegant atmosphere for the entire look of the Koshirae. These scabbards and handles are covered with black leather bags. <\/p>\n Authentication Paper<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate for the Katana\/ Wakizashi blade<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0NBTHK<\/a><\/span><\/span>, 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 these two blades on May 24th in the third year of Reiwa (2021). They appraised them as Tokubetsu Hozon Touken, the blade especially worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive these original certificates as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file<\/span><\/span><\/a> for your record if you request.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Registration Number :<\/span><\/strong><\/span> Kyoto 5031, Hyogo 84850<\/strong><\/p>\n The Board of Education in Kyoto prefecture issued a registration paper for the Katana and that of Hyogo issued for the Wakizashi . It is called Jyu Token Rui Torokusho(\u9283\u5200\u5263\u985e\u767b\u9332\u8a3c). Bunkacho(The Agency for Cultural Affairs) acknowledges a Japanese sword with this paper as a work of art. —————————————————————–<\/p>\n \u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong> \u3010Japanese Sword& Export Process<\/strong>\u3011<\/span> \u00a0 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. \u00a0 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 2-4 weeks<\/strong> to receive this permit after submitting required documents. And we would like you to expect at least 1-1.5 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> \u3010Shipping\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 We normally ship by<\/span> EMS<\/strong>(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. When we receive an order from the USA, Australia or Canada we will use <\/span>FedEx<\/strong> instead as EMS temporarily stops shipping from Japan to those countries due to COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office\/FedEx. We will put 100 % insurance on the shipping document without any extra charge. Based on the total amount, there might be a duty tax or other fee 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 \u00a0 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 \u00a0 *Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be delays in shipping. If you like to know the detail about shipping, please feel free to ask us.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span> \u3010The Art of Nihonto(Japanese Sword)<\/strong>\u3011 \u3010A Guide to Japanese Sword Maintenance<\/strong>\u3011<\/span>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/settsu_OCMOJ_0802.jpg\")
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\nAnd it was re-written to Bizen in the past for an unknown reason.<\/p>\n
\nSuehide was born as the son of Nagamoto in Hizen province(Saga prefecture). During his career, he experienced the beginning of Sengoku Jidai(Warring sate period) after Onin war began(1467). This period lasted more than 100 years. We presume he also forged blades for a Samurai who participated in these battles.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/hizen_OCMOJ_0802.jpg\")
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\nCutting Edge Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 69.4 cm( 27.3 inches)<\/strong>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 1.21 cm(0.47 inches)<\/strong>
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\nCutting Edge Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a\u00a0 \u00a045.5 cm(17.9\u00a0 inches)<\/strong>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 1.1 cm(0.43 inches)<\/strong>
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\nThe crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process<\/strong>
\nJimon(Jihada)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a
\nvisible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/katana-dai.jpg\")
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\nTsuka and Menuki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe former owner of this sword set might have had chosen these motifs based on his belief.
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\nThe sword needs to be traditionally hand-forged and made of Tamahagane carbon steel to be registered in the system. With this paper, its owner in Japan can legally own an authentic Japanese sword. Based on this registration number, we will apply for its export permit.
\nThis paper will need to be returned to the board of education when the sword is being shipped abroad, but you can receive a copy of it. An English translation of this registration paper is available on request.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/touroku-7-scaled.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0 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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5623eabfdde4147c0ecdc704028c6ecd.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0 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 350 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value. <\/span><\/p>\n
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\nWe 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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SSL_payment_1222-01-1.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0 We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany , France and Hong Kong<\/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><\/span> as long as we can send antique Japanese swords by either EMS or FedEx(Canada).<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/48026a8af882b8fafae180fa48fbd5f4.jpg\")
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\n\u00a0 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
\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
\n\u00a0 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. By mastering how to clean the Japanese sword, its aesthetic beauty will last forever.<\/span><\/p>\n