{"product_id":"japanese-katana-正宗-masamune-77cm-kamakura-era-two-appraisal-papers-and-sayagaki","title":"Japanese Katana 正宗 Masamune 77cm Kamakura era Two Appraisal Papers and Sayagaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif, 'Noto Serif JP', serif;\n    background-color: #000000;\n    color: #e5e5e5;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .container {\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    background: #111111;\n    padding: 40px;\n    border: 1px solid #d4af37;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);\n  }\n  .header {\n    text-align: center;\n    border-bottom: 3px double #d4af37;\n    padding-bottom: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n  }\n  .ebay-title {\n    font-size: 26px;\n    color: #d4af37;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .subtitle {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    color: #aa9046;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    color: #d4af37;\n    border-left: 5px solid #d4af37;\n    padding-left: 15px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    font-size: 20px;\n    margin-top: 40px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .highlight-box {\n    background-color: #000000;\n    border: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding: 25px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n  }\n  table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n    background: #000000;\n  }\n  th, td {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    text-align: left;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #111111;\n  }\n  th {\n    background-color: #d4af37;\n    color: #000000;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n  td {\n    color: #ffffff;\n  }\n  .japanese-text {\n    font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN', 'MS Mincho', serif;\n    color: #f3e5ab;\n    font-weight: bold;\n  }\n  ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  li {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  strong {\n    color: #d4af37;\n  }\n  .policy-section {\n    background-color: #000000;\n    border: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding: 25px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-top: 40px;\n  }\n  .policy-title {\n    color: #d4af37;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  .policy-text {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #dcdcdc;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n  }\n  .footer-note {\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #555555;\n    margin-top: 50px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding-top: 20px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ebay-title\"\u003eJAPANESE SWORD TACHI SOSHU MASAMUNE Kamakura Era\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subtitle\"\u003eThe Ultimate Imperial-Class Treasure – Unrivaled Masterpiece of the Legendary Soshu Masamune with Full Shogunate Custody Lineage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Overview \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an absolute pinnacle of Japanese art and samurai history—a legendary imperial-class \u003cstrong\u003eSoshu Masamune (相州正宗)\u003c\/strong\u003e long Tachi dating to his peak active era circa \u003cstrong\u003eKaryaku (1326-1329)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the Kamakura period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword represents the apex of samurai provenance, having been directly owned and transmitted as a primary heirloom within the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Tokugawa Shogunate Main House (大徳川家御本宗家)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes backed by an official 1943 Showa Honami Origami appraisal valuing the blade at an astronomical \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 Gold Oban Coins (代金子千五百枚)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a valuation historically reserved only for national-treasure-level swords capable of purchasing entire castles. With seamless chronological validation matching the massive 77cm dimensions across the original inscribed Shirasaya, Tokyo Bijutsu Kurabu verification, and the prized 1953 \"Daimyo Registration,\" this is a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition of a definitive Japanese cultural monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Sword Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTachi \/ 打刀 (Mumei \/ Attribute to Masamune)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwordsmith\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoshu Masamune (相州正宗) - The most celebrated swordsmith in Japanese history\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEstimated Era\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Kamakura Period \/ Karyaku Era circa 1326 (\u003cspan class=\"japanese-text\"\u003e時代 嘉暦之作\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutting Edge Length (Nagasa)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e77.0 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 2 Shaku 5 Sun 5 Bu (\u003cspan class=\"japanese-text\"\u003e長弐尺五寸五分\u003c\/span\u003e) - Extreme monumental length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurvature (Sori)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"japanese-text\"\u003e反り 三・壱糎\u003c\/span\u003e) - Breathtakingly deep, sacred Kamakura-style torii-sori curve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotohaba (Bottom Width)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e - Monumentally wide, powerful, and intimidating massive dynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSakihaba (Top Width)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e - Magnificent thickness retained entirely up to the tip (相州伝 Soshu-den characteristic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotokasane (Bottom Thickness)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox 0.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSakikasane (Top Thickness)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox 0.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Weight (Bare Blade)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e825 g\u003c\/strong\u003e - Miraculously lightweight handling due to Masamune's legendary master-class geometry and steel distribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMekugi-ana (Peg Holes)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Complete Archival Provenance \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA. Honami Origami \u0026amp; Soejo (Official Imperial-Class Valuation)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Appraisal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formally authenticated and signed by the \u003cstrong\u003eHonami House (本阿弥家)\u003c\/strong\u003e in February of \u003cstrong\u003eShowa 18 (1943)\u003c\/strong\u003e, bearing the master appraiser's official seal (\u003cspan class=\"japanese-text\"\u003e本阿 花押\u003c\/span\u003e) and legal split-stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstronomical Historical Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated at the ultimate price of \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 Gold Oban Coins (代金子千五百枚)\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Edo period, a 1,500 Oban rating was an elite echelon reserved solely for the Shogun's private estate or grand imperial gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Shogunate Lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by the archival lineage paper explicitly documenting its heritage: \u003cspan class=\"japanese-text\"\u003e「徳川家御伝来」\u003c\/span\u003e (Passed down through the Shogunal Tokugawa Clan).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB. Shirasaya Sayagaki (Inscribed Storage Scabbard)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pristine wood scabbard acts as a chronological mirror to the certificates, bearing detailed ink calligraphy documenting the exact \u003cstrong\u003e2 Shaku 5 Sun 5 Bu (77cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e length, the \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 Gold Oban\u003c\/strong\u003e appraisal value, and the 1943 Honami verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC. Tokyo Bijutsu Kurabu \/ Premium Art Club Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;\n    background-color: #000000;\n    color: #e5e5e5;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 20px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .policy-section {\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    background-color: #111111;\n    border: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding: 30px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);\n  }\n  .policy-title {\n    color: #d4af37;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin-top: 25px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding-bottom: 6px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n  .policy-title:first-child {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n  .policy-text {\n    font-size: 14.5px;\n    color: #dcdcdc;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .policy-text br {\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n  strong {\n    color: #d4af37;\n  }\n  .japanese {\n    font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN', 'MS Mincho', serif;\n    color: #f3e5ab;\n    font-weight: bold;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e📜 Line-by-Line English Translation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLine 1 (Provenance \u0026amp; Smith):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"japanese\"\u003e大徳川家御本 相模國正宗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cem\u003e\"Directly passed down within the Main Line of the Grand Tokugawa Shogunate Family. Forged by Soshu Masamune of Sagami Province.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLine 2 (Blade Length):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"japanese\"\u003e刃長貳尺五寸五分\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cem\u003e\"The cutting edge length (Nagasa) is 2 Shaku 5 Sun 5 Bu (approximately 77.2 cm).\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLine 3 (Tang Condition):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"japanese\"\u003e生中心 無名　\u003c\/span\u003e→ \u003cem\u003e\"The tang (Nakago) is completely original and unaltered (Ubu), and Mumei\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003eLine 4 (Estimated Era):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"japanese\" style=\"font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e時代 嘉暦之作\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\"The period of production is around the Karyaku Era (1326–1329), near the end of the Kamakura period.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003eLine 5 (The Verdict):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"japanese\" style=\"font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e右正真無疑者也\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\"The item described to the right is genuinely authentic beyond any shadow of a doubt.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003eLine 6 \u0026amp; 7 (Date \u0026amp; Signature):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"japanese\" style=\"font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e昭和四十八年辛亥元見月 不濁（花押）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(220, 220, 220); font-size: 14.5px;\"\u003e\"Appraised in January (Genken-getu) of 1973 (Showa 48, Year of the Boar) by Fukaku [Shimizu] with his personal handwritten seal (Kao).\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e🔍 Analysis of the Visual Rubbing (Oshigata)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTang Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The left side features a direct 1:1 ink rubbing (Oshigata) of the actual blade's tang. It showcases the exact placement of the 2 peg holes (Mekugi-ana) and the ancient patina.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rectangular red stamp directly covering the rubbing reads \u003cspan class=\"japanese\"\u003e「清水不濁鑑定之印」\u003c\/span\u003e (Official Appraisal Seal of Fukaku Shimizu), ensuring that the certificate cannot be forged or mismatched with another blade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e💎 Historical \u0026amp; Market Significance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rarest Form of Masamune:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost all surviving blades by the legendary master Masamune were shortened over centuries, losing their signatures (becoming Mumei). An \u003cstrong\u003eunaltered tang (Ubu Nakago) that still retains its original signature\u003c\/strong\u003e is a miraculous rarity in the samurai art world.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eShogunal Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e The phrase \u003cspan class=\"japanese\"\u003e「大徳川家御本」\u003c\/span\u003e specifically highlights that this sword was held directly by the central Shogun's main lineage, elevating it above regional Daimyo treasures.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBulletproof Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukaku Shimizu was a titan of 20th-century sword connoisseurship. A definitive declaration of \u003cem\u003e\"authentic beyond doubt\"\u003c\/em\u003e by his hand gives this certificate supreme prestige and premium value among elite global collectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eD. 1953 \"Daimyo Registration\" Toroku-sho\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered on \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 7, Showa 28 (1953)\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Okayama Prefecture Board of Education (No. 91138).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritically, the official registration card bears the proud archival annotation: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"japanese-text\"\u003e「大徳川家最上正宗」\u003c\/span\u003e (The Supreme Masamune of the Great Tokugawa Clan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, legally solidifying its legendary status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Collector's Condition \u0026amp; Absolute National Heritage Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlawless Lineage Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rare monster dimensions—77.0cm length, the incredible 3.1cm deep curve, and the giant 3.5cm width—line up flawlessly with the Showa 18 appraisal, the wood calligraphy, and the modern prefecture registry. There is zero separation between blade and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Treasure Candidate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 77cm Kamakura-era Soshu Masamune originating directly from the Shogun's main line is essentially a missing link of samurai history. This artifact possesses immediate potential for elevation to \u003cstrong\u003eJuyo Token\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTokubetsu Juyo\u003c\/strong\u003e, or state-level \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Cultural Property (重要文化財)\u003c\/strong\u003e status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TERMS AND POLICIES SECTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e✈️ International Buyers - Please Note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eEligible Shipping Destinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e We can ship to The United States, Germany, France, Australia, Spain, and Canada.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Method Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will choose the most appropriate shipping method—either sea freight or air freight—based on the current international situation. Let’s discuss the specific details via eBay message.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Destinations via Sea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping by sea allows delivery to more countries. Please contact us before purchasing so we can thoroughly confirm availability.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDuties \u0026amp; Taxes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are strictly the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding\/buying.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif, 'Noto Serif JP', serif;\n    background-color: #000000;\n    color: #e5e5e5;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 20px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .policy-section {\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    background-color: #111111;\n    border: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding: 30px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);\n  }\n  .policy-title {\n    color: #d4af37;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin-top: 25px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #aa9046;\n    padding-bottom: 6px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n  .policy-title:first-child {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n  .policy-text {\n    font-size: 14.5px;\n    color: #dcdcdc;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .policy-text br {\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n  strong {\n    color: #d4af37;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e🔒 Returns Policy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNo Returns Accepted:\u003c\/strong\u003e We absolutely do not accept returns. This is because the legal export\/import procedures for Japanese swords are extremely complicated, making return shipping practically impossible. Given the high-value nature of this antique, please make your purchase decision with utmost care and consideration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e📋 Export Application Process (Required Note)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBunkacho Export Permit:\u003c\/strong\u003e After your purchase, we will immediately file an official export application with the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkacho). It takes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e for the legal export certificate to be issued, after which we will instantly initiate the shipping process.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Estimated Delivery Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Therefore, please expect it to take around \u003cstrong\u003e30 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e from the time of your order until the goods are safely delivered to your hands. Please be fully aware of and accept this timeframe before finalizing your purchase. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-title\"\u003e📦 Delivery Details \u0026amp; Legal Compliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"policy-text\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAirmail\/EMS Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e The item will be officially sent via EMS (Express Mail Service). If airmail cargo space is legally available for transit to your area, it typically takes 5 to 10 days to reach Customs in your country. Depending on your specific country and geographic location, it may take longer.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAirline Sword Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e When shipping from Japan to overseas, some commercial airlines may refuse to accept authentic swords as cargo. Acceptance of weapon-class cargo depends heavily on the destination country, so please check with us in advance via message.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSea Freight Backup:\u003c\/strong\u003e If we cannot ship securely by air due to airline regulations, we will alternative-ship by sea. In that scenario, please note it will take \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e from the shipping arrangement to final arrival.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStrict Legal Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some companies choose illegal or gray-market means to deliver packages quickly. However, \u003cstrong\u003ewe strictly abide by international law and global transportation guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e to ship authentic Japanese swords in a fully legal, reliable, and safe manner. As a result, airmail may occasionally be unavailable, forcing a sea freight route. Please understand that this is the necessary result of fully complying with standard airline safety rules. 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