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\u3010Japanese Sword& Export Process<\/strong>\u3011<\/span>
\nThe antique Japanese swords we sell are hand-forged edged swords, which are at least 150 years old or older. Also, the blades were made of Japanese special carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE. It is legal to own authentic antique Japanese swords that are several hundred years old. Samurai Museum is familiar with the proper legal procedure for an antique Japanese sword to be exported from Japan. We have sent more than 300 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value.<\/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 the owner in Japan to legally possess it. After receiving the full payment from you, we will return the registration paper to the Board of Education and apply for its permit to Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunkacho) to legally export the sword from Japan to other countries. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make an informed decision. If you are currently living in Japan or visiting, you can visit our actual shop in Tokyo to inspect the sword with reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It 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

\u3010Shipping\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We have shipped Japanese swords to the USA, France, Canada(BC, AB), Australia, and Mexico<\/strong><\/span>. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before making a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Once we receive the export permit, we will inform you and ask if it is okay for us to ship. After confirming you are ready to receive the sword, we will proceed with its shipping. 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

\u00a0We ship with EMS, an international expedited shipping service provided by Japan Post in Japan. 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 to pay, depending on the countries.<\/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

*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>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>please feel free to ask us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How to buy an antique Japanese Sword<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u3010Payment Method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe(Credit card) or Paypal. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. After confirming the payment from you, we will apply for an export permit.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010A Guide to Japanese Sword Maintenance<\/strong><\/span>\u3011
\n\u00a0If you like to know how to take care of the Japanese sword, here is the 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>.<\/p>\n

\uff1c SWORD SIZE<\/strong> \uff1e
\nLength<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a75.8cm
\nCurvature<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a2.1cm
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Hamon<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTOGARIGUNOME (abrupt undulating with pointed shapes)
\nJimon<\/span><\/strong>\uff1aClosed grained
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Fuchi-Kashira<\/span><\/strong>\uff1amade out of brass and its design is sculptured bamboo grasses
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Menuki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1amade out of copper with black and gold colored a bunch of flowers
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Tsuba<\/span><\/strong>\uff1amade out of iron and its design is a sculptured DRAGON
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Scabbard<\/span><\/strong>\uff1acoatedwith black polished lacquer
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DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n

This is a very fine WW\u2161 Army KATANA and it has a tremendous curvature and is rather long(75.8cm). During WW\u2161 many swordsmith worked at SEKI province to supply qualified swords for their soldiers. He was also designated by Japanese military for the high class swordsmith. His blade is popular among with military swords collectors.<\/p>\n