DAIMYO Registry: Japanese Wakizashi Sword " Kanekatsu兼勝 " Samurai Katana Nihonto
Item History & Price
Just moved in. See my buyers' testimonials there.I am doing sword appraisal at the Annual Dai Token Ichi 2019 (November 1~3, 2019). Come see me if you are planning to visit the fair this year.(Please note that bidders who cancelled their bids or orders will be blocked from all my listings, including this auction, to avoid any confusion.)(New eBay member with zero feedback should first contact me before bid, otherwise the bid will be cancelled.)(This auction would ...possibly end early (but not in the last 12 hours). Please do not wait to bid until the last minute.)From Seller:I am a Japanese sword dealer, who is Japanese and is based in Tokyo, Japan, where is the best market to collect Japanese swords in the world. I am a member of NBTHK and Japan National Sword Dealers Association and am looking at 300-500 or even more Japanese swords every month to find wonderful Japanese swords to be listed here in my eBay store. I am proud of these listed Japanese swords, which passed my strict selection, and am pretty sure they attract many of you. Enjoy my swords, and I hope they are added to your collection soon. "Real Japanese Sword, Made in Japan, From Japan, By Japanese Seller"
DESCRIPTION
Product:DAIMYO Registry: antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Kanekatsu 兼勝" in gorgeous Koshirae mountings
Included:Antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Kanekatsu 兼勝" in Koshirae decorated mountings Sword bag Daimyo sword registration issued by Osaka Prefecture Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: "Daimyo" Registry: This sword was registered in 1951, the year that the current sword registration system started in Japan. Such swords, which were registered in a few years that the system started, are called "Daimyo" (feudal lord) registration swords as it was Daimyo or other Daimyo-like wealthy families who owned many precious swords and were asked by the Japanese government to register their swords in the early stage of the newly introduced registration system to familiarize it to the society. Accordingly, there are many precious swords in the Daimyo registration swords, and many collectors prefer them.Gorgeous Koshirae mountings. Menuki pegs have artistic lobster carvings. Fuchi collar and Kashira cap have beautifully carved dragons.Kozuka small knife is equipped in a pocket of Saya scabbard. The blade is signed 河内石切有成 (Kawachi Ishikiri ARINARI).Saya scabbard has wonderful subtle patterns on the surface.The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition.The blade is well forged and has nice forging grains.Hamon temper lines are awesome.
Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: 兼勝作 (Kanekatsu saku)Jidai date: appears to be Koto period (古刀, pre-1596) based on some features of the blade.Sugata structure: Shonogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Midare-komiKitae hada: MokumeHamon temper lines: Gunome-midareNakago tang: Ha-agari Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: HigakiMekugi hole: TwoHabaki collar: Single piece copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 45.3 cm (17 7/8")Nakago tang length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8")Whole blade length: 60.8 cm (23 15/16")Moto-haba: 25 mmSaki-haba: 17.5 mmMoto-gasane: 5 mmSaki-gasane: 4 mmSori curve: 13 mmKissaki point: 32 mmFitting: 73 cm (23 5/8")Tsuka handle: 18.4 cm (7 1/4")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 379 g (0.84 lb)With fitting: 823 g (1.82 lb)Condition: The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Koshirae mountings are in very good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. Saya scabbard has some minor tape marks. One of three Seppa washers is made of rubber to better fit Tsuba guard. Sold as-is. Please see many pictures attached above. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due to differences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there may be some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that in some pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it. xvpbvx PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you can use most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after the end of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, Central America, AU, NZ, Middle East, Israel: $79Europe, Russia: $89South America, Africa: $147Shipping Duration: 3-6 daysNotes:● We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not provide the service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’s system. Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classified differently in the above information. In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know the tracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY ship to the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchased item but need to ship it in our promised handling time of one day as required by eBay.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or a bid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without a problem. I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to be asked before purchase. Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:● Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.● Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.● These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.● We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Copyright © 2019 High5Japan. All rights reserved.
DESCRIPTION
Product:DAIMYO Registry: antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Kanekatsu 兼勝" in gorgeous Koshirae mountings
Included:Antique Japanese Wakizashi sword "Kanekatsu 兼勝" in Koshirae decorated mountings Sword bag Daimyo sword registration issued by Osaka Prefecture Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: "Daimyo" Registry: This sword was registered in 1951, the year that the current sword registration system started in Japan. Such swords, which were registered in a few years that the system started, are called "Daimyo" (feudal lord) registration swords as it was Daimyo or other Daimyo-like wealthy families who owned many precious swords and were asked by the Japanese government to register their swords in the early stage of the newly introduced registration system to familiarize it to the society. Accordingly, there are many precious swords in the Daimyo registration swords, and many collectors prefer them.Gorgeous Koshirae mountings. Menuki pegs have artistic lobster carvings. Fuchi collar and Kashira cap have beautifully carved dragons.Kozuka small knife is equipped in a pocket of Saya scabbard. The blade is signed 河内石切有成 (Kawachi Ishikiri ARINARI).Saya scabbard has wonderful subtle patterns on the surface.The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition.The blade is well forged and has nice forging grains.Hamon temper lines are awesome.
Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: 兼勝作 (Kanekatsu saku)Jidai date: appears to be Koto period (古刀, pre-1596) based on some features of the blade.Sugata structure: Shonogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Midare-komiKitae hada: MokumeHamon temper lines: Gunome-midareNakago tang: Ha-agari Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: HigakiMekugi hole: TwoHabaki collar: Single piece copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 45.3 cm (17 7/8")Nakago tang length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8")Whole blade length: 60.8 cm (23 15/16")Moto-haba: 25 mmSaki-haba: 17.5 mmMoto-gasane: 5 mmSaki-gasane: 4 mmSori curve: 13 mmKissaki point: 32 mmFitting: 73 cm (23 5/8")Tsuka handle: 18.4 cm (7 1/4")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 379 g (0.84 lb)With fitting: 823 g (1.82 lb)Condition: The blade is finely polished and is in excellent condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Koshirae mountings are in very good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. Saya scabbard has some minor tape marks. One of three Seppa washers is made of rubber to better fit Tsuba guard. Sold as-is. Please see many pictures attached above. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due to differences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there may be some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that in some pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it. xvpbvx PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you can use most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after the end of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, Central America, AU, NZ, Middle East, Israel: $79Europe, Russia: $89South America, Africa: $147Shipping Duration: 3-6 daysNotes:● We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not provide the service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’s system. Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classified differently in the above information. In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know the tracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY ship to the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchased item but need to ship it in our promised handling time of one day as required by eBay.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or a bid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without a problem. I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to be asked before purchase. Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:● Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.● Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.● These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.● We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Copyright © 2019 High5Japan. All rights reserved.
