Japanese Sword Guide
Types of Japanese Sword Fittings: A Complete Gu...
Types of Japanese Sword Fittings: A Complete Guide to Tsuba, Menuki, Fuchi-Kashira and Koshirae A Japanese sword is often admired first for its blade. However, the objects surrounding the blade—the...
Types of Japanese Sword Fittings: A Complete Gu...
Types of Japanese Sword Fittings: A Complete Guide to Tsuba, Menuki, Fuchi-Kashira and Koshirae A Japanese sword is often admired first for its blade. However, the objects surrounding the blade—the...
NBTHK Papers Explained: Hozon & Tokubetsu Hozon...
NBTHK Papers Explained: Hozon, Tokubetsu Hozon and Japanese Sword Authentication When purchasing an antique Japanese sword, you may see descriptions such as “NBTHK Hozon papered” or “Tokubetsu Hozon certified.” For...
NBTHK Papers Explained: Hozon & Tokubetsu Hozon...
NBTHK Papers Explained: Hozon, Tokubetsu Hozon and Japanese Sword Authentication When purchasing an antique Japanese sword, you may see descriptions such as “NBTHK Hozon papered” or “Tokubetsu Hozon certified.” For...
Importing a Japanese Sword from Japan: Duties, ...
Importing a Japanese Sword from Japan: Duties, Taxes and Essential Preparation Purchasing an authentic Japanese sword directly from Japan can be an exciting experience for a collector. However, the price...
Importing a Japanese Sword from Japan: Duties, ...
Importing a Japanese Sword from Japan: Duties, Taxes and Essential Preparation Purchasing an authentic Japanese sword directly from Japan can be an exciting experience for a collector. However, the price...
What Is Gimei? Understanding Fake Signatures on...
What Is Gimei? Understanding Fake Signatures on Japanese Swords For many people new to collecting Japanese swords, discovering that a blade has a fake signature can be disappointing. However,...
What Is Gimei? Understanding Fake Signatures on...
What Is Gimei? Understanding Fake Signatures on Japanese Swords For many people new to collecting Japanese swords, discovering that a blade has a fake signature can be disappointing. However,...