Archived Blades of Japan

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Genuine Antique Japanese made verified blade from the famous Kamekura/Nanbokucho era smith, Kanemistu. 700 years old - a rare find verified personally verified by Kobayashi Yuhibonu from Juho Token Kenkyu Kai (Gun, Cannon, Japanese Sword Research Group, Osaka).

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A unique and very affordable late Edo/early Meiji period O-Wakizashi blade with O-Kissaki mounted in Type 98 Gunto Fittings for WWII. Available at what is truly a bargain price.

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Genuine Antique Japanese made Edo period Wakizashi made by the Ishikawa Prefecture swordsmith Fujiwara Sadohiro. Un-restored and original condition for immediate sale. 

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Genuine Antique 19th century Katana made and signed by the Smith Kamata Masanori during the troubled Bakumatsu period of the late Edo period/early Meiji era. Very lightweight due to frequent polishing. Original fittings partially restored - a practical Nihonto made for a time of conflict and war.

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Gendaito (recently made) Nihonto by Shohei of Mino Kojuku. Made in 1994 and being sold off at a previously impossible price. Almost as new condition - normally would cost over $10K to commission it from new.

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A true bargain, papered 16th century Katana in Shirasaya by the famous smith Kanemoto (Sekinomaboroku – son of Maboroku). Insane pricing for such an old blade in almost pristine condition.

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Edo period tsuba, painstakingly hand crafted by the artisan Munenori using 12-14K gold embossing.

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Edo period tsuba, painstakingly hand crafted with 12-14K gold embossing. Sized to fit a Katana.

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Shinsakuto (recently made) Nihonto by Kanemisa of Noshuju Kanehisa Sakukore. Made in 1992 and being sold off at a previously impossible price. Almost as new condition - normally would cost over $10K to commission it from new.

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Shinsakuto (recently made) Nihonto by Kanemisa of Noshuju Kanehisa Sakukore. Made in 1992 and being sold off at a previously impossible price. Almost as new condition - normally would cost over $10K to commission it from new.

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Antique Nihonto by Hizenkoku Omino kami Tadayoshi 6thgeneration. Made towards the end of the Edo period - amazing value with a breathtakingly beautiful saya.

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A unique and very affordable Navy Gunto made by WWII military swordmaker Seki Kanenobu. Available at what is truly a bargain price.

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Antique Edo period Nihonto, smith unknown (it was signed, but the signature is now unreadable and faded). Comes complete with original black fittings and saya.

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Genuine Antique Japanese made Edo period partially restored Katana made by Echizen Kanetane. Recent restoration work including a Japanese machine polish (normally costing an additional $750).

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Unsigned Gendaito (recently made) Nihonto made soon after the end of World War II. Includes Shirasaya mounting and original fittings. Available now at a drastically reduced price for immediate sale.

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Edo period tsuba, made from solid iron. Sized to fit a Katana.

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Edo period tsuba, made from solid iron. Sized to fit a Katana.

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Genuine Antique Mid Edo Period Samurai Daisho Set. Both Swords with official certification - the Katana was made by one of the Togugawa Shoguns own smiths, the Wakizashi at the same time by a Seki-city based artisan with complete and original Koshirae (sword fittings). A rare opportunity to own a genuine matching Samurai Daisho set in almost complete and original condition.

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Genuine Antique 19th century Katana made and signed by the Smith Kato Kunihide. Original fittings partially restored - exceptional overall condition.

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Genuine Antique 19th century Katana with original leather braid ito made approx 1850 towards the turbulent end of the Edo period by Fujiwara Nagayoshi of Bishu-ju (Aichi prefecture). Unrestored and in original condition, it appears to be a practical training sword used in a dojo.

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Perfect to give it a new life mounted in an iaito blade!

Genuine Antique Japanese made partially restored Edo period Koshirae (sword fittings) assembled with Tsunagi (wooden blade). Excellent condition for its age - is a very proud and powerful theme that belonged to a wealthy and perhaps somewhat eccentric Samurai who was certainly not shy of the attention the fittings would bring him. Available now at a drastically reduced price.

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Genuine Antique 25pc mid Edo period hand made (not cast) copper menuki collection. Each pair is valued at $530.67 for a total value of $13,266.00 but you can get the entire lot for half price plus an authentic Edo period Urushi lacquered display box.

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Edo period tsuba, made from solid iron. Sized to fit a Wakizashi.

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Recently hand made from solid copper, hand carved Dragon themed tsuba set (2pcs) for Daisho (Katana and Wakizashi)

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