Tokubetsu Juyo Katana for Sale

A Tokubetsu Juyo katana represents the absolute pinnacle of the nihonto collecting world. This NBTHK designation — "Especially Important Sword" — is reserved for blades considered equal in quality to National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Fewer than 900 items in total have ever received this honor since the program began in 1971. Acquiring a Tokubetsu Juyo katana is a once-in-a-generation event for most collectors, representing the culmination of decades of connoisseurship.

5 items currently available from trusted dealers worldwide.