Unboxing! NBTHK Katana Nihonto Wakizashi Hozon ~550years 72cm

Condition and appealing point:
Hamon is clear and beautiful. Jihada is beautiful.
This sword is a typical Muromachi Period made sword with Koto's feature, fine thin but beautiful in balance as a whole. A chip can be found nearby Nakago, but it can not be seen once Habaki is installed. Blade is well polished. Since this an ancient sword, small scratches are expected but the blade's condition is very good overall. Japanese characters Bizen Yoshii Naganori備前国吉井長則 is written on saya. However, as per NBTHK's expertise assessment, the sword was made by Fuyuhiro. This is a NBTHK certified Hozon Token.
Fuyuhiro was the son of Soshuden Hirotsug. He later moved to Wakashu, Wakasano Kuni (Fukui Prefecture as of today), and was actively engaged in sword smith's work.
Period: Muromachi Medium term Period
Mei:Mumei 無銘　
Maker: Fuyuhiro 冬広
Blade Length: 51.8cm (20.40in)
Sori:1.8cm (0.71in)
motohaba: 2.7cm(1.06in)
mekugi ana：2

[@catacombcannibal]

what a kind vendor to send along tea and a thank you note!

[@gregf8167]

Most japanese sellers do this especially with Nihonto related items in my experience

[@user-hy9uz4ye4x]

化粧研ぎされていてきれいです あまり斬ったりしないで鑑賞して下さい

[@carlbowman3366]

Thank you so much for that experience. I was holding my breath a nd had to remind myself to breath. I don't know if in will ever be able to possess such a blade because I would not dare buy one until I felt I was worthy of it. But this experience encourages me to study longer and try harder. What a beautiful thing. When you were pulling the blade through the cloth I didn't want that to end, I was disappointed when you got to the tip but cheered when you pulled it back the other way.

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Carl Bowman thanks a lot for your nice words

[@franciscoantonioramirezgar3663]

Good. Day. This. Is. Francisco. Antonio. Ramirez. Garcia. I. Am. Filipino. Citizen. I. Am. Asian. I. Am. Here. In. Republic. Of. The. Philippines. I. Have. Pet. Dog. I. Have. Philippine. Passport. To. Travel. After. Of. Covid. What. Is. The. Different. Of. Mushasi. Katana. To. The. Other. Katana ? Or. Tanto. ? Thanks. And. Arigato

[@gregf8167]

@@franciscoantonioramirezgar3663 please study the internet and read book before buying a japanese sword

[@gregf8167]

If you are bitten bh the Nihonto bug join Nihonto message board to learn from a bunch of very experienced and kind bunch of people. If you are passionate about learning and preserving nihonto then you are most likely worthy.

[@michael_swardh]

Love the music in the background! And a beautiful old blade.

[@354e2]

保存刀鑑定書では越前の(冬広)ですが、寒山先生の鞘書では『備前吉岡の長則』に成ってますが、刃文も地鉄も備前吉岡に見えますね 　冬広独特の越前の黒い肌には画像では見え無かったです 　刀掛けも付いて居て良い買い物をしましたね

[@pls1903]

suggested 9:01 to skip straight to the blade.. but the background music is so lovely.. so I keep from 0:00 till end

[@bigsarge4352]

beautiful blade and kake you are very lucky to have that in your possession

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

BigSarge thanks a lot:) This sword really means a lot to me

[@monstersdoexist]

Had me nearly in tears at 00:11:50

[@F-4E-58-MC]

''This blade holds the very power of Japan...with a single swing the might of my ancestors will come crashing down upon my foes''... just something I came up with.I think it fits this Nihonto well.You possess a fine blade this comment is late but I hope she is doing well.

[@bharath7528]

As an Indian .... I would say Japanese swords are the best in the world.

[@fransthefox9682]

In terms of beauty, yes. Possibly.

[@guillaumelembourg4211]

Bonjour je suis un polisseur (togishi) français, vous avez fait une magnifique acquisition👍, prenez en soin et protéger la. Êtes vous un pratiquant d’un art martial? Avez-vous l’intentions de l’utilisé ? Encore félicitations pour cette très belle acquisition.

[@izzimB]

this video is pure poetry

[@kamasu4222]

That’s incredible, hello from the UK 🇬🇧

[@traditionalarcher9249]

Beautiful blade😍

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Traditional Archer92 yes, I really love it!!!

[@coreyrowe2052]

Please dress it. I know it will be difficult..but please dress it properly! What a magnificent blade . Superb!!! The grain itself is magnificent!!!! I'm in awe!!! Beautiful!!!!

[@jimboethefirst7418]

The stand is very nice and it a pretty unique blade ,handle and sheath with very nice looking wood.

[@gregf8167]

Lovely koto wakizashi. You should join Nihonto message board if you haven't already.

[@fransthefox9682]

Very beautiful. I am jealous of everyone who has a genuine Nihonto. I'll probably never get one, as earning money here in Hungary even for a Chinese reproduction is not easy. It looks more like Hadori polish than Sashikomi polish.

[@firstname7780]

Simon The Digger Give it time. Comes slowly. At 20 thought it impossible, at 30 unlikely, at 40 am debating two at over a million yen each..I never dropped the vision. May want to hurry even it means financing, they are steadily going up like Rolexes, seems that every Asian spoiled new millionaire wants one even though unaware of significance.

[@speedoflight1018]

Az Ebay-en már 600-800€-ért lehet venni használt Nihonto-t.

[@firstname7780]

*Speed of Light* yes, there are also very low grade low score nihontos not worth collecting. Anything that was quality and so good that it was used by many owners, usually is much much higher priced.

[@juvi77]

Beautiful sword, thank you for sharing.

[@armoredsweatpants3997]

You have a beautiful blade,...thanks for sharing.

[@campanaro_99]

That's beautyful! I wish i had the chance to own ine of these. Also when will we see this perform?

[@Blender_MMJ]

how much did you pay for this sowrd?

[@robertjakac9814]

Thank you 😊

[@zoltanhanda4294]

CSODASZÉP ! KÖSZÖNÖM, HOGY FELTÖLTÖTTE !

[@firstname7780]

Nice video. May want to edit the title, as it is a Katana not a wakizashi.

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Belisarius sorry, it is a wakizashi

[@tigredelsud5395]

A little bit of sumigane? Very nice!

[@marcelubber]

Beautiful 🙏

[@thomaswhite2802]

Perfect thank you for sharing

[@andyeulu828]

Wow this is so amazing :)

[@volrath77]

Wait, is the nagasa actually 72cm or is it 51.8cm? 72cm is already a katana either late Koto or early Shinto period.

[@gigimusu3958]

How much the cost? Internet shopping?

[@XeusVillafranca]

i don't have one made in japan, but i feel the same way yes i own several blades inlcluding a katana but not japan made. but i still love it i feel infuse with it.

[@Peekingduck]

That's a beautiful blade. Any idea who wrote the 'saya gaki' ?

[@Spocklee]

I am speechless

[@lordmmx]

Perfekt

[@tcchang1212]

hi i really like the kake where did you get it

[@ChrisPrime39]

Swordgasm

[@b_ktps]

Which shop that you bought it? Aoijapan?

[@antoanti5281]

Always time I see like a sword call me I think about it something like 10 years I need to buy it

[@charliewhite578]

koushuya from ebay?

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

No I don’t like what he is offering. I wrote with him a while back and he said he mostly offers stuff the shops in Japan are unable to sell. Best wishes

[@user-hy9uz4ye4x]

72cmあれば脇差しではなく刀です

[@Thomasari]

Nice Blade.... nice Video.... you have a Tsuka and a Saya for this Sword???

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Thomas ari No, I’m not planning on using it. I just love it’s age and it’s beauty

[@traditionalarcher9249]

Thomas ari haha wo er sich überall umtreibt, hab auch nen kommi verfasst, dann hab ich gsehn, dass du was geschrieben hast😂👍

[@themadhatter196]

Incredible, wish it wasn't horrible lighting.

[@studentdeljuego]

Id didnt know you can buy antique japanese swords on ebay.

[@micahcampa]

thats were you find most of them

[@xuewencai6158]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@julianosilva3699]

Olá 👋 meu nome é Juliano , sou do Brasil. Adorei sua espada, e gostaria de saber qual é o nome do site onde comprou ela.....

[@vergilthedarkslayer.3384]

OH NO THERE WILL BE BLOOD-SHED!

[@amchanel6798]

Iku pedang samure ya

[@jackarrows1436]

Wakizashi 🤔550 y.o.??? Price? Where you bought it? Links... Add...e-bay Danke ⚡

[@user-bw4dm3ty7y]

i hawe one 1530 year if u interested?

[@KaiShepherd]

where do you even buy these?

[@josephli4885]

Anywhere.... aoi art, eBay, seiyudo.....

[@micahcampa]

very poping hada on the blade

[@GGGG-zl1iw]

who's the seller

[@Toranaga-ne1vm]

There is a few hadaware, but anyway this is very nice waki...

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Toranaga 1975 Thanks a lot. I really like it too :^) A few days ago I received a new katana from aoi art. Maybe you want to take a look when I upload a video ;)

[@Toranaga-ne1vm]

Ludwigs Nihonto Yes very much.. i have katana from aoi-art as well, it is KANEMOTO

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Toranaga 1975 Hey, I would love to see pictures or a video if it :) Today I uploaded a video of the new Nihonto. Feel free to have a look :)

[@Toranaga-ne1vm]

Ludwigs Nihonto Do you have Messenger?

[@Toranaga-ne1vm]

I can send you some photos on Messenger if you want...

[@gregkoe60]

Took long enough to see the blade. Dam im tired now.

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Greg K ok

[@gregkoe60]

@@ludwigsnihonto8757 😊😉

[@gregkoe60]

@Logic yeah nice boxes 😉

[@gregkoe60]

@Logic i think you should because you obviously dont have much of a sence of humor. My original comment was a joke😊

[@gregkoe60]

@Logic hows this for rude dickhead!! Fuk off!

[@alainportant6412]

How sharp ? Can it cut a middle-aged woman with average body mass index ?

[@alainportant6412]

or maybe a KID

[@handleReallyDafaq]

I only have a kitchen knife from Japan! Love the culture from China

[@WesleyMBrito]

made para mim a versão mais forte quero ver a espada de mais potência

[@satrialembahhijau]

What is the tittle of the music?

[@MrSgurlen]

Chinese twilight :):)

[@thefilipinoreactionary2007]

Can you show me the link to the ebay store where you got it?

[@WesleyMBrito]

quero saber como faço para comprar uma katana japonesa

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

I only speak English, sorry

[@SaladDressing69]

Best websites I've seen are Nihontoantiques.com and Nihonto.com. You can also look at amazon and Ebay, but it's 100000% best to do a lot of research to get to know what to look for in terms of quality in overall craftmanship.

[@Tartempion3]

Pretty tired

[@williamavery9185]

60cm+ is a katana?

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Yes

[@adolfocano5999]

@@ludwigsnihonto8757 60.6 cm +

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Adolfo Cano exactly two shaku

[@coreyrowe2052]

!!!

[@rudiheriyanto3737]

いくら

[@chevyvega6622]

quite a few flaws

[@chevyvega6622]

these are not flaws due to 550 years of time. These are delamination points from poor forging when it was made....

[@ludwigsnihonto8757]

Actually the flaws you see are due to bad treatment from the previous owner. Scratches in which some rust settled. I am very careful to not make the same mistake. Ludwig

[@janeygenraam7923]

fake bro you are ripped

[@josephli4885]

Reason?

[@CardHandlers]

No way that blade is 550 years old. Looks like a reproduction. There isn't even enough room for two hands!

[@carlrosling4275]

Maybe you should google nihonto and study before giving such a comment?

[@wastl5000]

Its a Wakizashi, its shorter then a Katana and used by one Hand. The Wakizashi was designed for fighting inside of Buildings. A Twohander like a Katana or Tachi are Battlefieldweapons.

[@coreyrowe2052]

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[@coreyrowe2052]

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[@coreyrowe2052]

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[@tyrone9624]

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