Wakizashi (O-Tanto) attributed to Shimizu Hisayoshi per the NTHK. The blade is mounted in shirasaya with a one-piece solid silver habaki and comes with its Koshirae done in a floral motif.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Soshu · Tenpo (1830-1844) · nagasa 31.27cm · sori 0.32cm
Musashi · around 1830-1844
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
2 pieces on the market now
The NTHK’s principal certificate, issued for a blade of considerable quality. It confirms a genuine signature, or, for an unsigned (mumei) work, records the judges’ attribution to a smith or school. The paper carries a detailed worksheet with a numerical point score.
The NTHK (Nihon Tōken Hozon Kai, the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword) is the oldest of Japan’s sword-appraisal bodies, founded in 1910, decades before the NBTHK. After the death of its long-serving head it divided into two successor societies, the NTHK and the NTHK-NPO, both of which continue to hold shinsa. NTHK certificates are known for a detailed worksheet that records a numerical point score alongside the judges’ written opinion, and the society is especially respected for its attribution of unsigned (mumei) work.
All swords sold for $5000 USD or less are considered final! Swords above the $5000 range may be returned for any reason within 48 hrs. Buyer will receive a full refund minus shipping/handling, insurance and or any fees incurred in shipping or sale.
Wakizashi (O-Tanto) attributed to Shimizu Hisayoshi per the NTHK. The blade is mounted in shirasaya with a one-piece solid silver habaki and comes with its Koshirae done in a floral motif.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Soshu · Tenpo (1830-1844) · nagasa 31.27cm · sori 0.32cm
Musashi · around 1830-1844
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
2 pieces on the market now
The NTHK’s principal certificate, issued for a blade of considerable quality. It confirms a genuine signature, or, for an unsigned (mumei) work, records the judges’ attribution to a smith or school. The paper carries a detailed worksheet with a numerical point score.
The NTHK (Nihon Tōken Hozon Kai, the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword) is the oldest of Japan’s sword-appraisal bodies, founded in 1910, decades before the NBTHK. After the death of its long-serving head it divided into two successor societies, the NTHK and the NTHK-NPO, both of which continue to hold shinsa. NTHK certificates are known for a detailed worksheet that records a numerical point score alongside the judges’ written opinion, and the society is especially respected for its attribution of unsigned (mumei) work.
All swords sold for $5000 USD or less are considered final! Swords above the $5000 range may be returned for any reason within 48 hrs. Buyer will receive a full refund minus shipping/handling, insurance and or any fees incurred in shipping or sale.
