What is Nihonto?
Est-il sûr d'acheter un sabre japonais au Japon ? Guide à l'intention des collectionneurs étrangers
Pourquoi les acheteurs étrangers peuvent-ils se sentir réticents à l'idée d'acheter un sabre japonais ? Pour ceux qui n'ont jamais importé de sabre japonais depuis le Japon, le premier achat peut sembler être un obstacle difficile à franchir. Ces sabres...
Regarding the Appraisal of Japanese Swords
Here we introduce authoritative appraisal organizations for Japanese swords. 1. The National Association for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (NBTHK) The Japan Art Sword Preservation Association was established in 1948 following a movement advocating for the preservation of Japanese...
How to Choose an Authentic Japanese Sword
Many people purchase “swords,” but very few actually own genuine Japanese swords. Here are five key points to check before buying: ① Authenticity Genuine Japanese swords are crafted in Japan using centuries-old traditional techniques. Appraising a Japanese sword involves determining...