Showato (Ido Hidetioshi) from/in Japan

[cisco-san]

Hello,

 

I always tought that non traditional made sword are not allowed in Japan?

Now a well know eBay seller sells one from Ido Hidetoshi with registration paper (Torokusho).

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350770018483?ru ... 26_rdc%3D1

 

Many thanks

Klaus

P.S. No intention to buy this blade!

[Jiro49]

I believe thats only for importation as they were made in Japan. Im sure quite a few never left and still needed to be registered by the owners..

 

Regards,

[Ronin Akuma]

I like the age of the sword... "OLD." :lol:

[cabowen]

Typically a showa stamped sword is not given a license in Japan, regardless of whether it is being imported or was found in someone's attic. However, sometimes a sympathetic shinsa'in will license such a sword if it is brought in my the original owner, his family, etc., and has a great deal of sentimental value. It is rare, but I have seen it happen and have talked at length about this with a good friend who is a shinsa'in for registrations in his prefecture.

[Jorgensen]

Flaw... Tsugishinae??

[Kai-Gunto]

Dosnt look like a flaw , but a scratch.