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TS082 Katana sword Rai Yoshimichi- Antique Edo period NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificate
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Item# TS082
Antique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting
Edo Period (1750s)
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificated (Extremely Well Preserved certificate)
Swordsmith: Rai Yoshimichi (inscribed)
A quality Katana sword from SAMURAI STORE Tokyo.
Item Type: Katana
Signature (Mei): Heianjō Sagami no Kami Minamoto Rai Yoshimichi
Date: An auspicious day in November, Kan'en 3 (1750 CE)
Province: Mino Province (signed with the prestigious Heianjō/Kyoto title)
Period: Edo Period (1750 CE)
Construction: Shinogi-zukuri, suriage tang
Hamon (tempered line pattern): Koshi-biraki Gunome-Chōji Midare with deep nie and tobiyaki
Certification: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Especially Worthy of Preservation)
Highlights
- Signed and dated example by the renowned Kyoto master Sagami no Kami Yoshimichi
- NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certified
- Classic Kyō-yakidashi transitioning into a brilliant gunome-chōji hamon
- Rich nie, tobiyaki, and lively hataraki throughout the temper line
- Elegant koshirae featuring a rare Big Dipper (Hokuto Shichisei) inlaid tsuba
- An excellent collector's sword representing the sophistication of mid-Edo Kyoto craftsmanship.
Heianjō Sagami no Kami Minamoto Rai Yoshimichi
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate | Kyoto Master Swordsmith | Dated 1750 | Superb Kyo-Shinto Work
Signed "Heianjō Sagami no Kami Minamoto Rai Yoshimichi – Auspicious Day, November 1750", this elegant katana was forged by Sagami no Kami Yoshimichi, one of the most accomplished swordsmiths of Kyoto during the mid-Edo period. Certified Tokubetsu Hozon (Especially Worthy of Preservation) by the NBTHK, it represents the refined craftsmanship that made the Kyoto Yoshimichi lineage highly respected among collectors.
Yoshimichi inherited the traditions of the Sōshū school, combining exceptional cutting performance with remarkable artistic beauty. This blade displays a bright, finely forged jihada with excellent clarity, while the hamon begins with the distinctive Kyō-yakidashi, a hallmark of quality Kyoto workmanship. The temper line develops into a lively koshi-biraki gunome-chōji midare, enriched with deep nie, dramatic tobiyaki (isolated hardened patches), and abundant internal activity, creating a vibrant and highly expressive appearance throughout the blade.
The sword is mounted in an attractive koshirae, highlighted by an elegant tsuba inlaid with the Big Dipper (Hokuto Shichisei) in gold—a tasteful and unusual decorative motif that complements the refined character of the blade.
A beautifully preserved example from one of Kyoto's finest Edo-period masters, this katana offers an outstanding balance of historical significance, artistic sophistication, and collector appeal.
Koshirae Ornate Mouting
This katana is preserved in an attractive Edo-period koshirae of exceptional taste. Particularly noteworthy is the finely pierced iron tsuba, inlaid in gold with the Big Dipper (Hokuto Shichisei)—a rare celestial design associated with guidance and longevity. The rich purple silk tsuka-ito over white rayskin, elegant shakudō menuki, and beautifully lacquered saya create a refined mounting worthy of a high-quality Kyoto blade.
The blade comes with a Certificate of NBTHK Japan Sword Preservation Society - Tokubetsu Hozon Paper (Extremely Well-preserved sword)
BLADE:Registration Certificate (Torokusho): #Tokyo-331184
*Every authentic antique Japanese sword legally possessed in Japan must be accompanied by an official Japanese Sword Registration Certificate (Torokusho) issued by the Prefectural Board of Education. Possessing an antique sword without this certificate is illegal under Japanese law.
For collectors, the Torokusho also serves as official evidence that the blade has been examined and recognized by the Japanese authorities as a genuine Japanese sword rather than a modern replica or imitation.
Please note that this registration certificate is valid only within Japan. Once the sword is permanently exported, the original certificate is legally required to be returned to the issuing Prefectural Board of Education and therefore cannot accompany the sword overseas.
KOSHIRAE Ornate Mountings:
*The stand shown in the photos is NOT INCLUDED.
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Also Comes With:
Standard Sword Bag
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