Antique Nihonto Swords for Sale


Our antique swords for sale are unique and authentic nihonto from Japan that have been passed down for generations. These real swords are more than just a weapon - each antique sword is an exquisite work of art that is the very embodiment of samurai culture and spirituality.

There are still a few hundreds swordsmiths making similar nihonto swords in Japan today, using the same traditional forging techniques that once produced these antique swords. Our nihonto collection is however more focused on the real swords used by actual samurais - dated between the Heian Era (782 AD) to the Shinshinto Era (1876 AD). These are authentic swords - much sought-after one-of-a-kind antiques that have great historical value.

We are exceptionally proud to offer our customers a collection of authentic nihonto swords, all fully handmade and hand forged in Japan using traditional techniques. These museum quality antique swords come with their own registration and certificate of authenticity (origami) from the NBTHK (Nihon Bijitsu Token Hozon Kyokai). The NBTHK is the premier sword association in Japan, and is a well-respected authority in judging the authenticity of a nihonto sword and its historical importance.

These antique nihonto are exclusive to Swords.com. Nihonto price range: $10,000 to $100,000+.

Antique Katana

Item#: XKAN-001
Era: Late Kamakura Era
Signature: Enjyu
Paper: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho
Price: $17,000
Details
Item#: XKAN-002
Era: Early Edo Era
Signature: Hizen no Jyu Harima no Kami Tadakuni
Paper: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Price: $19,000
Details
Item#: XKAN-003
Era: Middle Edo Era
Signature: Tanba no Kami Terukado
Paper: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Price: $11,000
Details

Antique Tachi

Item#: XKAN-004
Era: Early Nanbokucho Era
Signature: Kuninobu
Paper: NBTHK Hozon
Price: $10,000
Details
Item#: XKAN-005
Era: Nanbokucho Era
Signature: Bishu Osafune Morimoto
Paper: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Price: $15,500
Details
Item#: XKAN-006
Era: Nanbokucho Era
Signature: Bishu Osafune Hidemitsu
Paper: NBTHK Hozon and and NBTHK Kicho
Price: $23,000
Details

Antique Wakizashi

No items at this time.
Antique Tanto
Item#: XKAN-007
Era: Early Muromachi Era
Signature: Hoshu no Jyu Kunimune
Paper: NBTHK Hozon
Price: $3,750
Details
Item#: XKAN-008
Era: Late Edo
Signature: Bizen Osafune Yokoyama Sukekane
Paper: NBTHK Hozon
Price: $11,500
Details
Item#: XKAN-009
Era: Early Nanbokucho
Signature: Tomoyuki
Paper: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Price: $26,000
Details
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Ordering Process
If you find an antique Japanese sword that you like, please contact us to check its availability. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please allow a 24 hour turnaround for all inquiries.

The ordering process is as follows:
  •  We accept certified money orders or bank wire transfers only for the sale of our antique swords. Payment instructions will be
     provided when appropriate.
  •  Once the funds clear in our account, we will apply for the necessary export permission from the Japanese government.
     By law, all antique swords leavingJ apan need authorization papers. This process takes around 2 weeks.
  •  Once we have the export authorization, we will ship the sword to you. Shipping may take between 1-2 weeks, depending
     on your location.
  •  Shipping and insurance for all of our antique nihonto is free.
  •  The buyer assumes full responsibility over customs clearance and any applicable entry fees into his/her country.
  •  All sales are final. Swords.com does not accept returns, unless an item is deemed to have been damaged during shipment.
     Please refer to our policies for more information.
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