Signed and Dated February 1561 Notare Wakizashi by Kanenori
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Type: Wakizashi, Zaimei (Signed on blade)
Item No.: ujwa013
Swordsmith: Kanenori (Signed on blade, 兼則)
Period: Late Muromachi (3rd of Eiroku, February 1561, dated on blade)
Length: 38.9cm
Mekugi: 1
Hamon: Notare (gentle wave)
Habaki: Vintage Copper (from Edo period)
Certification: NBTHK HOZON (A Sword Worthy of Conservation Certificate from the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword)
Included: Traditional shirasaya scabbard, soft carry bag, sword maintenance kit, NBTHK Hozon certification paper, sword stand
Price (via credit card): ¥310,000 / $3,950
Price (in cash or direct bank transfer): ¥298,000 / $3,770
Description:
If you were ever looking for a great wakizashi blade to build your own koshirae (mounting) onto, this is it.
A graceful wavy notare hamon dances along this sword unlike any other. One feels you can sail a boat on her wave for days.
But with elegance, comes a temper. And this sword’s distinguishing blood groove running along her spine reminds you who’s boss. Not to mention the fact that Kanenori is among the elite 21 significant swordsmiths (O-Wazamono) of all time.
This is a sharp blade with character through and through. Amazingly enough signed and dated all the way back to February, 1561. A custom koshirae would compliment this sword perfectly.
Definitely 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:
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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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