How Are Nihontos Formally Rated?

[blackjack]

More newb questions. I have been reading about papered blades and blades submitted for ratings... 

 

Could someone point me to an article explaining the Japanese sword rating system, who does it and what standards a sword is rated against?

[Katsujinken]

http://www.nihonto.ca/ratings.html

[Ken-Hawaii]

Please sign each post with at least your first name, per Brian's rules.

 

Be aware that the rating system is definitely subjective, & is based on the personal experience of the shinsa team members. So although there are generalized standards, their interpretation is personalized.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Ken

 

[Red Sun]

Hello - here is another useful link.

 

There are varying views about how reliable the older papers are.

 

http://new.uniquejapan.com/nbthk-nihon-bijutsu-token-hozon-kyokai-certification-paper-ranking/

[blackjack]

Thank you.

 

Russell

[nagamaki - Franco]

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