{"id":36986,"date":"2023-05-18T13:59:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T04:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=36986"},"modified":"2023-06-06T22:02:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T13:02:58","slug":"antique-japanese-sword-daisho-attributed-to-signed-by-kanabo-masatsugu-nbthk-hozon-certificate","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-japanese-sword-daisho-attributed-to-signed-by-kanabo-masatsugu-nbthk-hozon-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese Sword Daisho attributed to\/signed by Kanabo Masatsugu NBTHK Hozon<\/span> Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Japanese Sword Daisho signed by\/ attributed to Kanabo Masatsugu with NBTHK<\/span> Hozon<\/span> <\/span>Certificate<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u3010Description\u3011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This Katana blade is attributed to Kanabo Masatsugu (\u91d1\u623f\u653f\u6b21), according to its NBTHK’s appraisal. And the Wakizashi blade was signed by Nanto Jyu Fujiwara Ason Kanabo Hyoe no Jo Masatsugu (\u5357\u90fd\u4f4f\u85e4\u539f\u671d\u81e3\u91d1\u623f\u5175\u885b\u5c09\u653f\u6b21). Those two swordsmiths are the same person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Nanto is another name for Nara, and Nanto Jyu means that he lived in this area when he forged this Wakizashi. Kanabo is the school he attended, located in today’s Nara prefecture. He played an essential role in this school’s prosperity during the late Muromachi period. The maker’s name, Masatsugu, lasted two generations, and their active period was during 1532-1591 (Late Muromachi period).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is said that Kanabo school was founded in the Dai-Ei era (1521-1527: the late Muromachi period) by Kanabo Masanaga, an offspring of a member of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Tegai school<\/strong>\u00a0in Yamato region(today’s Nara prefecture).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The swordsmiths from Kanabo school made blades for Sohei, Buddist warrior monks in the area during the warring state period called SENGOKU JIDAI when there were so many rivalries and civil wars among feudal lords.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Mastsugu forged blades for those who belonged to Koufukuji temple. Masatsugu was famous for making a spear for Inei (\u80e4\u6804), who created Houzoin Ryu Yari Jyutsu (Horyuin style spearsmanship). Inei appeared in a novel written by Musashi Miyamoto.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0According to Kokin Kaji Biko (\u53e4\u4eca\u935b\u51b6\u5099\u8003), a book about famous Japanese swords written during the Edo period, a spear forged by a member of Kanabo school is listed as one of the three most renowned spears. This spear is called Nihongo (\u65e5\u672c\u53f7).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Tegai school<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0There were five prestigious schools, including Tegai, during the Kamakura-Nanbokucho period. They are called Yamato Goha(\u5927\u548c\u4e94\u6d3e); Senjyuin(\u5343\u624b\u9662), Tegai(\u624b\u63bb), Taima(\u5f53\u9ebb), Hosho(\u4fdd\u660c) and Shikkake school. They served politically powerful monks and temples in Nara, such as Todaiji temples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0They were initially forging swords for military monks who became powerful due to the government’s policy. Monks needed many weapons as there were many political rivalries between influential temples, and they needed strong weapons like swords to protect themselves. During this time, Tegai school or other Yamato sword schools met the requests from monks. They also forged blades for Samurai hired by those monks during their heyday.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Tegai school belonged to YAMATO DEN, the longest history among GOKADEN and five Japanese sword forging techniques. The blades forged by swordsmiths residing in Yamato region are generally called Yamato Mono.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Appraisal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This Katana and Wakizashi blades are appraised as Hozon Token(\u4fdd\u5b58\u5200\u5263) . They were issued by NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:\u65e5\u672c\u7f8e\u8853\u5200\u5263\u4fdd\u5b58\u5354\u4f1a). These authentication papers were only given to authentic Japanese swords well preserved and high quality with artistic value.<\/p>\n

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\u3010 Blade\u3011<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

-Katana<\/strong>
\nCutting Edge Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 70.0 cm (27.5 inches)<\/strong>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a1.5 cm (0.59 inches)<\/strong>
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-Wakizashi<\/strong>
\nCutting Edge Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 40.6\u00a0 cm (16.0\u00a0 inches)<\/strong>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a0.6<\/strong>\u00a0cm ( 0.23 inches)<\/strong>
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Hamon<\/strong><\/span>\uff1a
\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

-Katana<\/strong><\/p>\n

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-Wakizashi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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

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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

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Fuchi-Kashira<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aA pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt.<\/span><\/strong>
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\nTsuka and Menuki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration.<\/b><\/span>
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\nTsuba 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>
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Saya<\/strong><\/span>\uff1a Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Kozuka<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aKozuka is a small knife stored in Kozuka Hitsu (groove of the sheath of the Japanese sword).<\/b><\/p>\n

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Authentication Paper<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNBTHK Hozon Certificate for the Katana (No.3010100\uff06 No. 3011196<\/strong><\/span> )\u00a0<\/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 the Katana on August 17th in the 27th year of Heisei\u00a0 (2015) and the Wakizashi on Feb 4th in the 28th year of the Heisei (2016). They appraised them as\u00a0 Hozon Touken, the blade 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

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Registration Number :<\/span><\/strong><\/span> Hokkaido 17227-Tochigi 11606<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0The Board of Education in Hokkaido prefecture issued a registration paper for this Katana blade and Tochigi prefecture issued one for this Wakizashi blade . 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.
\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

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai 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\u00a0The 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 500 Japanese swords for the past three years (\uff5e2023) to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Each 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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\u00a0To 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

\u00a0It is allo<\/span>wed 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>
\nWe accept payment through Stripe <\/strong>(Credit card), PayPal<\/strong>, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don’t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. 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, CAD,EUR CHF <\/strong>or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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* If the amount is above 1 million JPY, Stripe or wire transfer will be the only options for payment.<\/p>\n

\u3010Shipping\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Hong Kong and Australia<\/span><\/a><\/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 EMS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We normally ship by EMS<\/strong>(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. <\/span>We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office. 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

\u00a0It 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

* If you live in Australia and like to purchase an authentic Japanese sword, please click here<\/span><\/span> <\/a>to know the detail.<\/strong><\/p>\n

*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

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\u3010Review\u3011<\/strong>
\n\u00a0Here is o<\/span>ne of the reviews we received from a customer who purchased an authentic Japanese sword from us. For more reviews, please click here.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\n\u201cMy experience overall with the whole process was wonderful. I had many questions about the history and process to purchase these treasures. All my questions were answered very timely and complete. The staff is very knowledgeable and very well versed if any questions do arise.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please 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

\u3010How To Contact Us\u3011<\/strong>
\n\u00a0Please contact us through email, Facebook Messenger or Live Chat if you have any questions. You can find each icon on the right side of the w<\/span>ebsite. Please click one of them to reach us. We will reply to you within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n

\u3010The Art of Nihonto (Japanese Sword)<\/strong>\u3011
\n\u00a0Samurai’s history is a profound, eloquent legacy of ancient Japanese warriors in which millions of people worldwide are being fascinated. If y<\/span>ou 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\u00a0After 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