Type: Wakizashi (Signed)

Item No.: ujwa021

Swordsmith: CHIKUZEN NO KUNI (SHIMOTATSU) WAKIZASHI

Location: Chikuzen (Fukuoka prefecture)

Period:Late Muromachi (1500-1550AD)

Length: 40.0cm

Curvature: 0.8cm

Hamon: Suguha (straight) with Notare (waves)

Certification: NBTHK HOZON (A Sword Worthy of Conservation Certificate from the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword)

Included: Silk brocade carry bag, sword maintenance kit, illustrated maintenance guide, sword stand, full exportation support to send sword to home country

Price (via credit card): ¥420,000

Price (in cash or direct bank transfer): ¥400,000

For those who march to their own beat, here is a collector’s piece worth strong consideration.

Look closely at this blade, especially at the tip. This is a beautiful example of a Katagiri ba Tsukuri – one side is KIRIHA-ZUKURI, another side is SHINOGI-ZUKURI. (See Illustration above)

Two unique grooves compliment this little masterpiece. This is a sword that cuts beautifully.

A custom koshirae would be advisable for a truly original set. Well priced and recommended. A fine signed piece to own that is certified by the NBTHK.

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.

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.

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.