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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

ujka046 - A NAOE KANENOBU KATANA (UNIQUE JAPAN)

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YOKOSUKA NEX SPRING BAZAAR, April 13th & 14th (Saturday and Sunday)
YOKOTA SPRING BAZAAR, April 20th & 21st (Saturday and Sunday)
OKINAWA SWORD SHOW V, April 27th & 28th (Saturday and Sunday)
KAMAKURA “GOLDEN WEEKEND” SWORD SHOW VII, May 4th & 5th (Saturday and Sunday)

Recently Sold Japanese Swords (non-exhaustive list)
A HIROSHIGE KATANA
A NANKI SHIGEKUNI WAKIZASHI
A NOBUKUNI KATANA
A KANEMOTO (MAGOROKU) KATANA
A NAOE SHIZU KANENOBU KATANA
A SIGNED 1549 NAGAYUKI KATANA

A BIZEN TAKAMITSU KATANA
A KANEIWA UME WAKIZASHI
A KANESADA WAKIZASHI WITH CUTTING TEST
A SADATSUGU WAKIZASHI
A SUKEMUNE WAKIZASHI
A BUNGO TAKADA SCHOOL WAKIZASHI

A 600-YEAR OLD NOBUKUNI WAKIZASHI WITH CUTTING TEST
A SIGNED YAMASHIRO NO KAMI KINMICHI WAKIZASHI
A YASUHIRO DRAGON WAKIZASHI
AN OMI NO KAMI FUJIWARA TSUGUHIRO WAKIZASHI
AN UOMATSU ICHINORI WWII ARMY GUNTO
A TANBA NO KAMI YOSHIMICHI WAKIZASHI – 4TH GENERATION
A TAKAHIRA II DRAGON WAKIZASHI
A FUJIWARA TAKADA KATANA
A JUMYO (LONG LIFE) KAMAKURA PERIOD KATANA
A KANENOBU UJIFUSA WAKIZASHI
A KUNITSUGU KATANA
A MATSUDAIRA DAIMYO FAMILY KATANA
A MEIJI-PERIOD SHIKOMIZUE (ELITE SAMURAI CANE SWORD)
A MUROMACHI PERIOD SUE-SEKI HITATSURA HAMON WAKIZASHI
A BEAUTIFUL CRANE WAKIZASHI
AN ECHIZEN SUMI-E TSUGUHIRO O-WAKIZASHI
A JAPANESE OFFICER PERSONAL DIRK (KAIKEN)
A FUJIWARA KANEYUKI O-WAKIZASHI
A KANETSUGU MUROMACHI PERIOD TANTO
A DAIMYO FAMILY SHIMOSA NO KAMI KUNIYOSHI KATANA
A DOTANUKI CRAB CLAW O-WAKIZASHI
A HORSE KOSHIRAE TANTO
A KASHU JU IETADA WAKIZASHI
A NAMINOHIRA YOSHIYASU KATANA WITH CUSTOM KOSHIRAE
A TOMBO (DRAGONFLY) KATANA
A WWII NAVY OFFICER KATANA IN SHARK SKIN SCABBARD
AN IEHIRA KATANA WITH DAIMYO KOSHIRAE
AN EARLY MEIJI HOSOKAWA YOSHINORI WAKIZASHI
A YOSHITSUGU KATANA WITH WWII OFFICIER’S LEATHER SCABBARD
A CLASSIC YAMATO TEGAI SCHOOL WAKIZASHI
A HOUKA KATANA FROM THE NAMBOKUCHO PERIOD
A KAGA ZOUGAN INLAY WAKIZASHI
A SHAKUDO WAKIZASHI WITH WAVY HAMON
A SHINTO GANMAKU WAKIZASHI
A VERY SHARP KEIYAKI HILT (JAPANESE ELM) TANTO
A KANBUN SHINTO KATANA
A DRAGON KOSHIRAE KATANA
A WWII NAVY WAKIZASHI WITH EDO-PERIOD KOSHIRAE
A KIYOHIRA SHISA LION WAKIZASHI
A HITACHI NO KAMI MUNESHIGE KATANA
A 550-YEAR OLD old NAMINOHIRA WAKIZASHI
A VERY LONG KATANA (77.8cm)
A MID-MUROMACHI MONKEY AND MOON WAKIZASHI
A MODERN TACHI WITH CUSTOM KOSHIRAE
AN OWARI SEKI KATANA
A DRAGON ENGRAVED WAKIZASHI
A MUROMACHI KATANA (UNSIGNED)

A MASACHIKA WAKIZASHI (this sword was sold at the Okinawa Sword Show V)

Monday, January 14th, 2013
UJWA076 - A MASACHIKA WAKIZASHI (UNIQUE JAPAN)

Overview (Photos follow Description)

Description:

Introducing a splendid 350-year-old wakizashi with a gunome-midare hamon (wavy temper line) attributed to swordsmith Masachika from the Nagoya area.
The signed tsuba (guard) by Kunihiro features intricately carved rolling waves that graciously envelopes the sword. The entire koshirae (fittings) are from the Edo Period (1600-1867).
Offered at an attractive price considering it is fully certified by the NTHK and has vintage koshirae. Please inquire for further details.

Photos

*All photos taken professionally by Eric Bossick for Unique Japan
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Questions?

To request further information on securing ownership of a sword from Unique Japan, please contact Unique Japan.
For steps toward sword ownership including all payment options, visit 5 Steps to Owning an Authentic Japanese Samurai Sword.

Upcoming Sword Shows

If you have the pleasure of living in Japan or visiting the country, we strongly recommend that you come to one of our upcoming sword shows.
At each show, we have dozens of beautiful Japanese swords to you to discover and secure for your immediate ownership.
If you cannot make it to a show, but you see something you would like to own from our website please contact Unique Japan for purchase inquiries.

Legal Exportation from Japan

Unique Japan has safely sent well over 100 swords from Japan to the United States and other countries around the world.   All legal exportation paperwork is included with every purchase.  Please allow about 4 weeks for us to process and ship an order from Japan.

A BIZEN SUKEMITSU WAKIZASHI

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Description:

This is a beautiful 500-year old wakizashi that was crafted by Sukemitsu in Bizen province, the Kingdom of Japanese swords, present-day Okayama prefecture.
The swordsmith’s full name is Sukemitsu Yosazaemon and is the son of Gorozaemonnojo. Fujishiro ranked Sukemitsu as Jo-Saku (a superior swordsmith of his generation).
The sword has been shortened slightly (suriage) from its original length of about 60cm. Thankfully his two character signature is still visible on the nakago (tang).
The gorgeous Edo-period koshirae (mountings) symbolize the beauty and power of nature. It has a lovely kozuka (Samurai paper knife) nestled in the mounting.
The sword’s jihada (steel body) is blessed with what is called “Botan Utsuri”, a unique second shadow temper line that resembles the peony flower (botan is the Japanese word for peony). And that is why all the fittings of the sword feature peonies.
The Japanese peony, is considered the “King of Flowers”, symbolizing wealth, good fortune, honor, daring and bravery.
Status: SOLD

Photos (click for larger view!)

*All photos taken professionally by Eric Bossick for Unique Japan





















Below: NBTHK Hozon (A sword designated as worthy of conservation by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords)


Above: The sword’s torokusho (registration card).

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Upcoming Sword Shows

If you have the pleasure of living in Japan or visiting the country, we strongly recommend that you come to one of our upcoming sword shows or book a private VIP meeting with us.
VIP meetings are normally held near Ebisu station at a hired gallery space. We can also arrange visits to a company office, hotel, near the airport or at a private residence.
We have dozens of beautiful authentic Japanese antique swords for you to discover and secure immediate ownership of.
If you cannot make it to a show or in person, but you see something you would like to own from our website please contact Unique Japan for purchase inquiries.

Legal Exportation from Japan

Unique Japan has safely sent well over 100 swords from Japan to the United States and around the world. All legal exportation paperwork is included with every purchase. Please allow about 4 weeks for us to process and ship an order from Japan.

A SHINTO GANMAKU WAKIZASHI

Saturday, August 4th, 2012

This sword was sold at the KAMAKURA III SWORD SHOW.

Type: Wakizashi (Unsigned)
Item No.:ujwa034
Period: Late Muromachi to Early Edo (16th-17th century)
Length: 55.9cm
Curvature: 1.4cm
Hamon: Gunome (semi-circular waves)
Koshirae: Outstanding Edo-period matching koshirae
Included: Edo-period koshirae (mountings), shirasaya (magnolia scabbard), traditional katana carry bags, sword maintenance kit, illustrated maintenance guide, sword stand, full exportation support to send sword to home country
Price (in cash or direct bank transfer): SOLD

Photos (click for larger view)

*All photos taken professionally by Eric Bossick for Unique Japan

Description:

This beautiful wakizashi is blessed with a unique nautical theme and an atmosphere of grand sophistication.
As this sword is unsigned, it was taken to the NBTHK for review and was judged as a sword crafted by the Ganmaku School in the early Shinto period (circa 17th century).
According to the Connoisseur’s Guide to Japanese Swords, “the lineage of Ganmaku is not very clear, but it is known that produced good blades in the Soshu-den and Mino tradition…The famous balde called “Ikkoku Ujisada” is one of Ujisada’s materpieces.”
The koshirae (mountings) consists of a saya (scabbard) that was skillfully created using crushed seashells and a special lacquering process that would have taken weeks to complete.
Notice the lovely kamon (family crest) on the fuchi-kashira (collar) of the tsuka (hilt) and the spiraling designed tsuba (guard), all of which are from the Edo period.
Unsheathing the scabbard reveals a most gorgeous gunome hamon (wavy temper line). This is a fitting tribute to a wonderfully crafted piece. PK

Questions?

To request further information on securing ownership of a sword from Unique Japan, please contact me, Pablo Kuntz.
For steps toward sword ownership including all payment options, visit 5 Steps to Owning an Authentic Japanese Samurai Sword.

Upcoming Sword Shows

If you have the pleasure of living in Japan or visiting the country, we strongly recommend that you come to one of our upcoming sword shows.
At each show, we have dozens of beautiful Japanese swords to you to discover and secure for your immediate ownership.
If you cannot make it to a show, but you see something you would like to own from our website please contact me for purchase inquiries.

Legal Exportation from Japan

Unique Japan has safely sent dozens of swords from Japan to countries all over the world.   All legal exportation paperwork is included with every purchase.  Please allow about 4 weeks for us to process and ship an order from Japan.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ANTIQUE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDS

Monday, June 4th, 2012

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We release swords on a regular basis to our VIP Email List clients FIRST, before anything gets published publicly. Please fill out our Contact Unique Japan Form to join our VIP Email list so you can gain first-hand access to newly released swords and catalogues.
We released Catalogue 42 to VIPs last month with great reception. There are still some terrific swords left in the catalogue as well as in Catalogues 41, 40, 39 and 38.
To access ONLY swords that are available, please download our “Currently Available Japanese Swords” PDF that we will update on a regular basis.
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Founder, Unique Japan

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