Shinshinto Ushu Yonezawa Ju Yasuhiro Katana (Signed and Dated)
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Type: Katana, Zaimei (Signed)
Item No.: ujka010
Swordsmith: Ushu Yonezawa Ju Yasuhiro
Period: Tenpo Era 3-nen (1833, August) ) – Shinshinto
Location: Yonezawa (present day Yamagata prefecture)
Length: 69.7cm
Curvature: 1.8cm
Mekugi: 1
Hamon: Combination of small gunome (wave) and choji-ha (clove outline)
Habaki: Niju (double) Gold habaki
Certification: NBTHK HOZON (A Sword Worthy of Conservation Certificate from the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword)
Included: Traditional Shirasaya Scabbard, silk carry bag, sword maintenance kit, NBTHK Hozon certification paper, sword stand
Price (via credit card): ¥575,000 / $7,300
Price (in cash or direct bank transfer): ¥552,000 / $7,000
Description:
This is a wonderful piece definitely worth investing in.
It is a long katana with a lovely itame-hada (wood grain appearance) that was made in the revered Bizen tradition of sword making. The hamon (temperline) is simply breathtaking. It features small gunome (waves) with long ashi (legs) that extend toward the cutting edge. Ashi helped to minimize damage done on a blade should it ever come into severe contact with an opposing blade.
The curvature is fluid and gorgeous. Overall, this is one to watch. You’ll know she’s right for you when you see her.
A new custom-made koshirae would do this piece great justice. Absolutely recommended.
Cash or Direct Transfer Discount:
A 4% discount is offered for payments made directly to Unique Japan by direct bank transfer or in cash (dollars or yen). An attractive layaway plan is also available as listed below. Contact us to purchase this sword.
Convenient Layaway Plan:
Unique Japan is proud to offer a convenient layaway plan for our valued customers. If you are interested in purchasing this sword on layaway, simply contact us here for more information. The general terms of our layaway plan are outlined here.
If you are an American citizen living on Okinawa, we encourage layaway plans to use the services of G.I. Bill Pay, whom we have an account with. They can create a cost-effective payment plan that works best for you.
View this Sword in Person:
If you are interested in this sword and others from our collection, please contact us to book an appointment. Private meetings are generally arranged within the Tokyo area.
Exportation from Japan:
Unique Japan is able to ship 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. Dealers welcome.
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