【Summary】 Katana by Den-Echizen Hokino-Kami Hirotaka(伝越前伯耆守汎隆), a popular swordsmith representing Echizen(越前). There is an atmosphere of being able to cut anything. It is guaranteed to be of high quality by Nihon-Token-Hozonkai, a Japanese examination organization. A certificate paper is included in the set. 【About Den-Echizen Hokino-Kami Hirotaka(伝越前伯耆守汎隆)】 Hirotaka is a representative of the Echizen Shimosaka school of swordsmiths(越前下坂一派). Many of his works have been recognized by Wazamono(業物) for their excellent cutting quality. He was a student of Michimoto Kanetane(道本兼植), who was a descendant of Echizen Kanenori(越前兼法). A further addition, Echizen Kanenori is a swordsmith who moved from Seki in Mino to Echizen in the early Edo period, and is famous for being the founder of Echizen shinto(越前新刀). From the past to the present, Hirotaka has consistently been known for his sharpness, and this Katana is a typical example of Hirotaka's work. It's recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the charm of a talented swordsmith. Incidentally, Hirotaka's name is still affectionately called "Bonryu" or "Bon-taka. 【condition/size】 The blade is in good condition. There are some small scratches in places due to age. Please see photos for details. - overall length : 91cm - blade portion length : 70.0cm - overall length(Koshirae) : 103cm - Motohaba : 3.0cm - Motogasane : 0.8cm 【Attention before bid】 ・This is a truly domestic Japanese sword that has never left Japan. When exporting, an export permit must be obtained. It takes about 20 business days from the time the buyer makes payment to the time the transportation process begins. This is because exporting Japanese swords requires permission from the Agency for Cultural Affairs. ・Export of Japanese swords from Japan to other countries is restricted. Depending on the situation of the shipping company and your country of residence, it may not be possible to ship. We will of course do our best to send the item, but if no carrier is available, we have no choice but to cancel the transaction. (So far we have been able to transport them without any problems in most cases.) ・Regardless of the carrier's situation, China and Russia are banned from importing Japanese swords.