{"id":8051,"date":"2020-05-21T16:08:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T07:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=8051"},"modified":"2022-08-20T17:06:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T08:06:56","slug":"antique-japanese-sword-wakizashi-signed-by-yukihironbthk-certificate","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-japanese-sword-wakizashi-signed-by-yukihironbthk-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi
Signed by Yukihiro
NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Yukihiro with NBTHK Certificate<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u3010Description\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis blade was forged by the first generation Yukihiro in Hizen Province. (today\u2019s Saga prefecture) <\/span>Being a brother of the first generation Masahiro(Kawauchi Daijyo Masahiro), a famous swordsmith in Hizen Province, Yukuhiro served Saga clan. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Yukihiro received the honorable title of Dewadaijyo in 1648 A.D and gained a higher title called Dewano-kami in 1663 A.D. The name of Kami was given by an emperor to those who were excellent at sword making. He visited Nagasaki in 1650 A.D to learn how to forge swords by using carbon steel from Netherlands, which often traded with Japan back then. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Yukihiro sometimes signed ICHI(one in Japanese) before his signature. Because he learned Bizen-Den( One of the most famous styles in Japanese sword), and he called himself Hizen Ichimonji. This sword shows the excellent quality of the Hizen sword. Yukihiro lasted 6th generations and is one of the most famous swordsmiths from the Hizen province at the beginning of the Edo period.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010Blade\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\nCutting Edge Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a\u00a0 51.2<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0cm(20.2 inches)<\/strong><\/span>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a 1.36 c<\/span>m(0.5 inches)<\/b><\/span>
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Hamon<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aThe blade pattern created by the tempering process. It has Omidare hamon, which also has Hako Midare design.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jimon\uff06Jihada<\/span><\/strong>\uff1aVisible surface pattern on the steel<\/strong><\/span>. Ko-Itame
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Nakago<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aIt has a signature that is inscribed \u80a5\u524d\u570b\u51fa\u7fbd\u5927\u63be\u884c\u5ee3(Hizenkoku Dewa Daijyo Yukihiro). There are two nakago holes, which indicates the blade used to be longer and was shortened in the past.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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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. Gold inlay was applied on them. Gold inlay technique is applied to this Fuchi-Kashira
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Tsuka and Menuki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration . Samehada(Stingray skin) was used on the surface of the handle.
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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><\/p>\n

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Saya<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aSaya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Kozuka<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aKozuka is a small knife stored\u00a0in Koduka Hitsu(groove of the sheath of the Japanese sword).<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Certificate<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Ninteisho Certificate for the blade
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NBTHK, also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern day in Japan.<\/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 350 Japanese swords 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 allow<\/span>ed 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>
\n<\/span>\u00a0We 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.<\/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, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Switzerland, 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 either EMS or FedEx(Canada).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We normally ship by<\/span> EMS<\/strong>(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. When we receive an order from the Canada we will use <\/span>FedEx<\/strong> instead as EMS temporarily stops shipping from Japan to those countries due to COVID-19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We 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

\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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\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 con<\/span>tact us through email, Facebook Messenger or Live Chat if you have any questions. You can find each icon on the right side of the website. 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’<\/span>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\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