Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
NihontoWatchNihontoWatchJust a Part of Our Huge Collection. Samurai Store now has over 100 katana swords in storage and at our warehouses. Please get in touch with us via WhatsApp or Email and tell us what you want! Proudly listed by: Samurai Store, Inc. JAPAN 3-5 weeks for the export permit to be granted. We Ship Worldwide via EMS / UPS / OCS / Surface Item# TS028 Antique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting Late Edo Era (1864) NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificated ( Extremely Well Preserved certificate) Swordsmith: YOSHIYUKI A quality Katana sword from SAMURAI STORE Tokyo . This distinguished katana sword, masterfully crafted by YOSHIYUKI in Hohki province in February 1864, stands as a testament to Japanese craftsmanship. As the celebrated official smith at Matsue Castle in the Izumo Domain, YOSHIYUKI imbued this piece with prestige—his signature on the blade tang marking it as a rare and prized collector’s treasure. Inscriptions of Smith’s name, location, and completion year and month are on the blade tang. The blade features a striking gunome (irregular zigzag) temper line with deep, luminous nioi (white mist) areas and intricate notches—exquisite details certain to captivate and entice discerning collectors. Experience the unmatched elegance of a complete set of ornate antique mountings from the Late Edo period. This set includes the hilt (tsuka), handguard (tsuba), and all decorative fittings. The Fuchi and Kashira pommels are crafted from Shakudo copper, featuring intricate designs inspired by a samurai kabuto helmet and elegant Ume plum trees. The antique appearance of the braid lacing on the Tsuka handle conveys an authentic historical connection, most likely wrapped in the 1800s. This exceptional detail not only enhances the sword's timeless character but also provides unmatched appeal for lovers of genuine antique artistry. Due to its antique condition, the Tsukamaki wrapping is likely to be removed for preservation, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a truly authentic collectible
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Hoki · around 1848-1854
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The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
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