Tokubetsu Hozon — Especially Worthy Swords for Sale
Tokubetsu Hozon ("Especially Worthy of Preservation") is the NBTHK designation above Hozon, awarded to swords of notably superior quality, condition, or historical interest. These blades are strong candidates for future Juyo submission and represent a sweet spot for collectors seeking quality with room for appreciation.
1,783 items currently available from trusted dealers worldwide.
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土州住紫虹子寿秀 文政六年二月日 Doshuju Shikoshi Toshihide
¥480,000
Tanto:Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide Made in Osaka (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) ((NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token))
¥1,350,000
Wakizashi:Mumei (Unsigned) (Yamamura Yasunobu) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) ((NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token))
¥480,000
備州長船盛光 応永廿三年二月日
¥2,200,000
三左衛門尉祐定 短刀 特別保存刀剣
¥2,500,000
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Fujieda Teruyoshi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon for the blade and Koshirae
$23,701
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Masakiyo NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$17,464
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kanehiro NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$6,112
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Nihonto Masterwork Katana “Sadamitsu, 1866”