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This exquisite katana represents a modern convergence of traditional craftsmanship and historical lineage, carrying forth the spirit of Japanese sword-making. Crafted in the Showa era, the blade is the work of Tachibana Munehiro, an accomplished smith from Yo Shu (modern-day Ehime Prefecture). Created in July 1987 at the behest of Ashitate Yasushi, the General Director of the Otsuki School of Swordsmanship, this katana evokes the strength and discipline of a time-honored martial tradition. The katana's nagasa, measures 2 shaku 1 sun 5 rin (63.8 cm/ 25.11 inches), with a sori (curve) of 1.4 cm / 0.55 inches. Rendered in the iconic shinogi-zukuri style with an iori-mune and chu-gissaki, the blade features an ubu nakago, skillfully finished with kesho yasuri-me, and one mekugi-ana. Munehiro’s meticulous craftsmanship is on full display through the blade's Gunome-choji-midare hamon, characterized by a play of deep ashi and fine sunagashi, over a bed of tight itame covered in delicate ji-nie that contributes to a textured and vibrant landscape. Tachibana Munehiro Background : Tachibana Munehiro, whose real name was Toriu Hiromu, was born on September 5, 1925, in Ehime Prefecture. His sword smithing journey began in 1939 under his father Hiromasa's guidance, a student of the celebrated smith Takahashi Yoshimune. Munehiro thus carries the lineage of Takahashi Yoshimune, whose brother, Takahashi Sadatsugu, was the first to receive the distinguished title of "Ningen Kokuho" or "Living National Treasure." This lineage fostered many exceptional smiths, highly regarded for their work. During World War II, in 1942, Munehiro further honed his skills in the Kokura Rikugun Zoheisho, an Imperial Army Factory located in Kokura city, Kyushu. Post-war, he transitioned to blacksmithing, crafting farming tools, before returning to his passion for swordsmithing in 1969. Munehiro’s sword displays the Bizen style of his lineage, featuring a florid gunome-choji hamon, a tight itame hada, and a commanding shape. The blade is housed in an elegantly crafted koshirae, featuring a gold foil, two-piece habaki, ensuring preservation and longevity of this masterpiece. Complementing the blade, the koshirae boasts a stunning gold and shakudo nanako tsuba, gold and shakudo nanako fuchi-gashira signed by Ooka Masatsugu, and matching gold and shakudo menuki. Ooka Masatsugu was the third master of the Ooka school, who lived and worked in Edo in the early 1800s. As a branch of the renowned Hamano school, the Ooka school served the Owari Tokugawa family, thus adding another layer of historical significance to this piece. This katana is not just a blade; it’s a testament to Japanese tradition, meticulously crafted by a distinguished smith, and a reflection of the noble martial ethos of the Otsuki School of Swordsmanship. This blade carries forth an epic tale, intertwining history, lineage, and tradition with each passing cut. Price : 4500$
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I have a nice Emura for sale. This gendaito has a pronounced hada produced by forging with tamahagane. Nice sword. $3500 See a few photos below. MANY more photos can be seen on the website. Here is the link: https://stcroixblade...hop/Japanese-swords/ Let me know if you have questions. --Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
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1 exceedingly rare WW2 Japanese General's sword tassel. This rare tassel would make an exceptional addition to any collection. This tassel was attached to a katana carried during the War by a Japanese Army General. Note the memory at the top of the tassel where it was attached to a sarute. CONDITION: This original World War II Japanese Army General's sword tassel is in exceptional condition. Here is the link to the listing where you can view more photos of this desirable tassel. https://stcroixblades.com/shop/products/Japanese-general-sword-tassel-wwii-army-generals-knot-ww2-samurai-ija-knot/ $2850 If paying via Paypal or credit card add 4%. No fee if paying via wire transfer, check, cashier's check.
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A heads up for collectors and dealers that Andy Quirt has added new listings to his site. Yes, I have a couple of swords consigned to him. --Sadatsuna Naginatanaoshi Katana. Nanbokucho period. NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon. Tanobe sayagaki. Kenji Mishina polisher. http://nihonto.us/SADATSUNA MB.htm --Bizen no Kami Sukekuni Katana. NBTHK Kanteisho, 1965. O-suriage w/folded-over signature. Handsome patinated red copper tosogu w/high condition. http://nihonto.us/BIZEN SUKEKUNI MB.htm And of course, here is the link to Andy's main listings page where you can find his other impressive offerings. http://nihonto.us/ Enjoy! --Matthew Brice
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Wakizashi – 45.8 cm NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho paper Era: Nanbokuchō to Muromachi period - 1350-1450 Style: Shinogi Tsukuri Nagamaki Condition: Very Fine Nakago: O-Suriage – Kiri Yasurmei Jitetsu: Itame hada - well grained with attached Ji-Nie. Bo-Utsuri appears. Hamon: Niedeki Gunome/midare with deep Nioi Guchi through to the Boshi Koshirae: All matching lobster style with silver and gold highlights. Signed Tsuba (Naoyuki 直随). Remarks: The sword is the work of the Bizen Yoshii School. This unusual blade is in the Nagamaki style with an oversized Kissaki. The jitetsu is in Itame hada - well grained with attached Ji-Nie, Bo-Utsuri appears. The hada is prominent. The hamon is Niedeki Gunome/midare with deep Nioi Guchi through to the Boshi as illustrated. The blade is in good polish and is very healthy with a NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho paper indicative of its quality. The matching original Koshirae in the lobster design really sets up this marvellous sword. The signed Bronze Tsuba by Naoyuki is engraved with a scene of an old Chinese story of a man playing with the wind blowing up a storm. The Kashira and Kurikata is a bronze engraving of the God Daruma Bodhidharima. It has touches of gold and silver. The menuki and Kogatana in a copper and bronze alloy has an engraved Lobster motif with touches of gold color. All together a stunning and unique work of art, Did the best I could with my first attempt at some macro-photography of the blade, hope the photos are OK. Asking $6500 CAD + shipping and insurance, or best reasonable offer.
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Hello. I recently showcased what I thought was a Ken, due to one appraisal, however this may be incorrect as was pointed out by several members of this forum, and as such I am going to say that it is an odd kaiken, and assume that it is most likely Edo Period, due to the design of the habaki which is copper, wrapped in silver. This piece is very small, with the entire length being 8.2cm, though does look quite nice for its size, at least in my opinion. It is in shirasaya, and has a suguha hamon. It is mumei. It also appears to have had some material removed in the past, most likely to mitigate rust pitting. The blade is tired, though has no active rust, from what I can tell. It is not papered. It is quite an interesting piece, though I do not expect to get much for it. I do not have a set price for it, so please feel free to send me offers of what you think it would be worth. I would prefer a trade over a sale, however. I hope to get at least $200 for it. Images: https://imgur.io/a/PeNGViN Will ship to anywhere. Payment can be done through PayPal. Currency is USD.
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Auction notice for an upcoming auction that has LOTS of Japanese swords in it (along with Southeast Asian items). Yes, I personally have a number of swords in this auction. And yes, I have MANY desirable swords in this auction. But there are probably 75 more Japanese swords, fittings, kabuto, etc. in this auction. A great selection. It's worth taking a look at I think. Just a few of the swords I personally have in this auction are: --2 Chinese Army General's kyu-gunto swords (not dress swords) --a katana by 5th Generation Tadayoshi, papered --NBTHK papered Nanbokucho katana by Sadanao, polished by Bob Benson, sayagaki by Tanobe sensei --papered Kamakura katana, attributed to Ko Naminohira --Yasukuni Shrine sword by Yasuyoshi --large papered Koto period jumanji yari --a Naval kai-gunto, Koto period blade, never been to shinsa --NBTHK papered gendaito by Baba Tsugukiyo --polished mumei wakizashi with exceptional fittings, and spectacular lacquer-work saya, never been to shinsa --etc. Here is the link to the auction site: https://bid.sofedesignauctions.com/ Again though, there are LOTS more Japanese swords and Japanese art in this auction. It's a loaded auction! --Matthew Brice
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14 New swords, tassels, etc. just listed. …plus, it’s another ‘Make An Offer Weekend’ on the site! Contact us to make an offer. https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ —Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
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For Sale: $8750 (plus shipping and PayPal or credit card fee of 4.4%) 1 antique Japanese WW2 Yasukuni Shrine sword by Kagiyama Yasunori available. Yasunori was one of the founders of the Yasukuni Shrine Forge. This is a Special Order katana by Yasunori. This rare Special Order Yasukuni Shrine sword would make a fine acquisition for any collection. This sword is of special importance. The ura/inscription on the nakago reads ‘Commemorating the 2600th year of the founding of the Empire for the Aihara family and their succeeding generations’. This sword was made on a 'Lucky Day in January 1940'. This sword is of an unusual length for Yasukuni Shrine swords. This sword measures 27 9/16” from blade tip to the notch (mune) in the blade spine. A Yasukuni Shrine sword with these features is very rare among Yasukuni blades. The kabutogane has the mon of the Asano Samurai clan. The hamon is more complex than suguha—there are waved features within the hamon. The tsuba has the harp stamp associated with Yasukuni-to. The saya has been protected by the leather combat cover—the saya lacquer looks to be quite perfect under the cover. CONDITION: The blade is in original Japanese polish. There are no nicks. The hamon and boshi are perfectly healthy. The scabbard lock functions perfectly, and the silk sarute is still intact. This is an exceptional and rare Yasukuni Shrine sword.
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Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu, Katana in Koshirae Age: Blade: Muromachi period (AD. 1560) Tsuba: Edo period Mei: 備州長船清光作(Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu Saku, made by Kiyomitsu of Osafune) 永禄三年八月日(3rd year of Eiroku, August. AD. 1560 August) Blade length: 66.3cm Blade is old polished, and overall in good condition with normal signs of scars and stain. This is an antique made in hundreds of years ago. There are imperfections or blemishes due to aging. Please see the pictures for details. Price: $4000 (include shipping cost within the U.S.) Reasonable offers accepted, please PM if interested.
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Blade is overall in good condition but can find some signs of scars and stain on the blade(see pictures, can be easily removed by polisher, no fatal damage). This is an antique made in hundreds of years ago. There are imperfections or blemishes due to aging. Please see the pictures for details. Mei(Signature): Unsigned Maker: Fujishima Tomoshige(3rd gen) 藤島友重 三代 Blade length: 59.5cm Blade Weight: 479.0g Age: Early Muromachi period 1394-1428 應永 [Accessories] Cloth Bag Shirasaya Certificate paper Fujishima is the name of a place in Echizen Province and it is said that the first generation of Tomoshige lived here first then moved to Kaga Province later. The founder of the Fujishima school was Tomoshige, a pupil of Rai Kunitoshi. His work dates to 1334-1338. Tomoshige line of smiths who had ten generations of the name during the Koto period and six generations up until the Shintoshinto period. Price: $2200 (include shipping cost if you live in the US) Open to offers
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An Edo Period Wakizashi made by Third-gen Izumi no Kami Rai Kinmichi和泉守来金道 with Shirasaya The third-gen Izumi no Kami Rai Kinmichi was forging blades in Kyoto in the early Edo period(Mid-Late 17 century).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 licensed him to use this emblem, which was quite honorable for any swordsmiths. Blade length: 54cm Sori : 0.9cm Weight: 514g SOLD Reasonable offers accepted, please PM if interested.
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Hello. I have one translation from a friend on this Presentation General Grade dress sword. I want to double-check though with others—just to be sure we have it translated correctly. Hopefully one of our Japanese speaking community members can help. Thank you in advance! —Matt
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Hello! I could use some help with another translation—this time on a dragon/sea serpent themed fine iron tsuba. Thank you in advance to whomever can help! —Matt
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St. Croix Blades website has been updated with New Japanese Swords. Click on the link to visit the site: https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ Also...swords in stock but not yet listed (but available): --Swords from the Plimpton Collection of Early Military Mount Swords --5 Gendaito: Ikkansai Kunimori, Haruhisa, Masashige, Nagamitsu, Masayasu --10-12 Nihonto in Samurai Mounts --NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Nanbokucho Sekishu Sadatsuna --50 Swords from a different collection of Early Military Mount Swords Sign up for our Store Newsletter to be Informed of our Newest Listings! Sign up at the bottom of the Home Page: https://stcroixblades.com/ --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
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www.StCroixBlades.com has been updated with new listings. https://stcroixblades.com/shop/Japanese-swords/ —Matthew Brice
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Hi I have created my second tsuba for sale catalogue with a price listing The link below will enable you to see all the available tsuba https://www.dropbox.com/s/fakjukzmer8vmla/NMB%20listing.pdf?dl=0 Would you please read the first page before you raise any queries Nothing in the PDF is copyrighted so I’m happy for anyone to keep a copy or ideally pass a copy to any other interested friends or clubs Those that remember my 1st sale will see some changes. There are some of the original tsuba available but the price may be slightly reduced and there are quite a few new tsuba When I asked about a Tanaka or Inaba tsuba I was shocked at the prices but this sale will enable me to buy some of these higher end tsuba to improve my collection As usual there will be a donation to the NMB Grev UK
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I'd like to present this Type 98 Near Mint Gunto Koshirae for sale. I am asking 1800 CAD SHIPPED which is less than what I paid for it, however, I am flexible on price. All parts are matching #10, and it includes an imitation general tassel. This item is near mint with a few paint marks on the lower end of the Saya. The Saya length is about 74.5cm , and the Tsuka measures about 24.5cm, total length is 101.8cm. The silver Mon belongs to the Mori Family. All productive comments and offers are welcome.
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I have some books I am looking to sell so I can fund another project. All Pages are in good condition, without issues. Pictures are available. All prices include UK Postage. Books available are; Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945- Fuller and Gregory Hardback- £45 (Dedication written on inside page) Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks- Fuller and Gregory Hardback- £140 Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition- Jim Dawson- £140 Japanese Sword Surrender Tags- R Fuller- £80 The Yasukuni Swords, Rare Weapons of Japan 1933-1945- Tom Kishida-£45 The Japanese Sword, A Comprehensive Guide- Kanzan Sato- £30 (Some fading to the spine) Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths 1868 to Present- Leon & Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara- £30 (some fading to spine) Lethal Elegance, The art of Samurai Sword Fittings- Joe Earle £15 Facts and Fundamentals Of Japanese Swords, A Collectors Guide- Nobuo Nakahara- £30 The Craft Of The Japanese Sword- Leon & Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara- £25 The Connoisseurs Book Of Japanese Swords- Kokan Nagayama- £30 Samurai, A Military History and Samurai, The World of the Warrior- S.R Turnbull- £25 (Selling as a pair) Thank you.