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This is a very beautiful Nanbokucho period katana from the... Read More

NAOE SHIZU Aside from Sadamune, I believe Shizu, Samonji, and... Read More

A fine Bizen Yukikage wakizashi with a deep sori and... Read More

MOTOHIRA (元平), 1st gen., Kansei (寛政, 1789-1801), Satsuma – “Satsuyō-shi... Read More

Matsuyama Nagakuni katana with cutting test inscription. 刀銘 予州松山住長国 (切付銘)... Read More

This mumei wakizashi has been attributed by the NBTHK to... Read More

Yamashiro-den Tachi by Rai Kunizane (Shōwa 1312–1317) – NBTHK Tokubetsu... Read More

MORIMOTO (守元), 1st gen., Jōji (貞治, 1362-1368), Bizen – “Bishū... Read More

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This is a powerful Muromachi period naginata by the Izumi... Read More