Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Nobuyoshi with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Echizen no Kami Minamoto Nobuyoshi(越前守源信) was the third son of the first-gen Shinano Kami Nobuyoshi(信濃守信), who served as one of Gokaji, five most prestigious swordsmiths in Kyoto. Minamoto Nobuyoshi is said to have forged this blade during the mid-Edo period(Late 17th century). He mostly created his work in Yamashiro(Kyoto area) but moved to Osaka city at the end of his career. He was allowed to inscribe a chrysanthemum emblem, which is the symbol of the Japanese emperor. His sword forging technique was so great that the emperor allowed him to use this emblem, which was quite honorable for any swordsmiths. This blade has a Tokubetsu Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, especially worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). This sword comes with a beautiful scabbard and intricate sword fitting. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 69.3 cm Curvature(Sori) : 1.95 cm Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Nakago : 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. Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration . Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba 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. Saya : Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword. The design is Handachi Koshirae.(Half-Tachi style sword fitting). Certificate : NBTHK TOKUBETSU Hozon NBTHK , 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 blade on July 20th in the second year of Reiwa (1990). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozon Touken, the blade especially worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request. Registration Number : Tokyo 253309 The Board of Education in Tokyo prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword . In order to obtain this paper, the sword needs to be traditionally hand forged. With this paper, its owner can legally own an authentic Japanese sword in Japan. This paper will need to be returned to the board of education when the sword being shipped abroad but you can receive a copy of it. —————————————————————– 【About us】 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. 【 Japanese Sword& Export Process 】 The Japanese swords we deal with are hand-forged edged swords made in Japan. It was made from the traditional carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE(玉鋼) . 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 300 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value. 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

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Nobuyoshi with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Echizen no Kami Minamoto Nobuyoshi(越前守源信) was the third son of the first-gen Shinano Kami Nobuyoshi(信濃守信), who served as one of Gokaji, five most prestigious swordsmiths in Kyoto. Minamoto Nobuyoshi is said to have forged this blade during the mid-Edo period(Late 17th century). He mostly created his work in Yamashiro(Kyoto area) but moved to Osaka city at the end of his career. He was allowed to inscribe a chrysanthemum emblem, which is the symbol of the Japanese emperor. His sword forging technique was so great that the emperor allowed him to use this emblem, which was quite honorable for any swordsmiths. This blade has a Tokubetsu Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, especially worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). This sword comes with a beautiful scabbard and intricate sword fitting. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 69.3 cm Curvature(Sori) : 1.95 cm Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Nakago : 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. Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration . Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba 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. Saya : Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword. The design is Handachi Koshirae.(Half-Tachi style sword fitting). Certificate : NBTHK TOKUBETSU Hozon NBTHK , 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 blade on July 20th in the second year of Reiwa (1990). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozon Touken, the blade especially worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request. Registration Number : Tokyo 253309 The Board of Education in Tokyo prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword . In order to obtain this paper, the sword needs to be traditionally hand forged. With this paper, its owner can legally own an authentic Japanese sword in Japan. This paper will need to be returned to the board of education when the sword being shipped abroad but you can receive a copy of it. —————————————————————– 【About us】 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. 【 Japanese Sword& Export Process 】 The Japanese swords we deal with are hand-forged edged swords made in Japan. It was made from the traditional carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE(玉鋼) . 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 300 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value. 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