【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. ・We deeply value your understanding regarding the blade's export process. The duration to secure an export permit might extend up to a month, and shipping, based on the destination, could take an additional month. In some instances, sea freight may be chosen, which might lengthen the delivery period to 2-3 months. ・Considering the diligence required for export permit procedures, we'd like to emphasize the importance of commitment after purchase. If the auction is annulled post-confirmation, there's a need to retract the said permit. In such situations, to cover administrative efforts, a fee equating to 10% of the auction's final amount would be requested via PayPal. ・We kindly request bids from those who fully acknowledge these conditions. Please be informed that the original registration document is required to be returned to official authorities, so a copy will be provided with the sword. ・Austria, Belgium, and UK prohibits the import of swords, so please refrain from bidding. 【Product details】 This Edo period wakizashi by the renowned swordsmith Minonokami Toshinaga is a masterful Japanese sword. It includes a black scabbard, full mountings, and a preservation scabbard. The blade boasts a striking hamon (temper line) and a square shell iron tsuba(sword guard). Minonokami Toshinaga, also known as Jumyo, is a highly respected name in the world of Japanese swords, with a lineage that traces back to the late Kamakura period and extends to the late Edo period. The sword's shakudo Nanako (a fine-textured blackened metal) fittings include gold inlays of grass and two flying cranes, symbolizing longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. The ornate pommel and collar feature intricate fish-egg patterns for added beauty. This wakizashi comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate, as the original document will be returned to the authorities. The certificate details are as follows: Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate Kagoshima Prefecture No. 18070, type: wakizashi, length: 46.6 cm, curvature: 1.2 cm, peg holes: 2, signature: Minonokami Toshinaga, reissued on Showa 52 (1977), February 26. The blade shows signs of use, including some scratches and wear. The area around the tsuba is loose, and the tsuba itself has some rust. The black scabbard has scratches, cracks, and chips, with a broken area where a small knife would be inserted. The fittings have an antique patina, and the handle of the wooden practice sword is broken. Please refer to the photos. The display stand is not included. Length of the blade: 59 cm Total length including black scabbard(Koshirae) : 71 cm Total length of plain scabbard: 69 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!