?Regarding U.S. Tariffs Effective October 2025?
Starting October 2025, all items priced at $2,500 or less will have all tariffs and carrier fees included in the item price.
Items priced above $2,500 will require separate payment for tariffs and various fees.
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【About products】
This is a KOSHIRAE made entirely of bamboo on the exterior,
with all metal fittings such as MENUKI, FUCHI and FUCHIGASHIRA in a unified dragon design.
TSUBA is inscribed ISHIGURO MASAAKI with a DARUMA design.
The date is probably the Meiji period.
The blade is not included.
Caution.
The sword stand is not included.
The exact date of production is not known.
【Terms of Use for Japanese Swords】
頭：KASHIRA(Pommel)
縁：FUCHI（Metal fittings under the guard）
鐺：KOJIRI（The end of the saya or the protective fitting at the end of the saya）
目貫：MENUKI（Ornaments on the tsuka）
目釘：MEKUGI（small peg for securing the tsuka to the nakago）
目釘穴：MEKUGI-ANA（The holes in the tsuka and nakago for the mekugi）
柄巻：TSUKA-MAKI（The wrapping on the tsuka）
柄糸：TSUKA-ITO（the wraping cord of the tsuka）
鮫肌：SAME-HADA（the pattern of the ray skin）
柄：TSUKA(Hilt)
鞘：SAYA(Scabbard)
切羽：SEPPA(Spacer)
小柄：KOZUKA(Small knife)
竹光：TAKEMITSU（A sword made of shaved wood that looks like a sword blade）
拵：KOSHIRAE（Sword mountings）※without sword
鍔：TSUBA（Handguard）
短刀：TANTO（Short sword）
脇差：WAKIZASHI（Middle sword)
刀：KATANA(Long sword)
【Product Condition Rating】
The rank is [V], but there is no major damage.
* The rating only indicates the state of the work. Frames and mats are not evaluated.
N:: brand new
S:: Same quality as new
A: Excellent condition with no noticeable damage
B: Sense of use, but not bothersome
C: Normal, with scratches, stains, and other signs of use.
D: Used item, may have scratches, stains, or other damage.
E: Used item with use and damage.
W: Items that are junk and badly damaged
V: Items belonging to vintage or antique and may be damaged in some way
【About condition】
The bamboo wrapped around SAYA and TSUKA is candy-colored, a sign of age.
There is no damage of note.
TSUBA, FUCHI and FUCHIGASHIRA are all made of copper.
FUCHIGASHIRA has a few dents.
MENUKI material is silver and unknown.
KOJIRI is not included as shown in the last picture.
TAKEMITSU is included inside.
Overall, it is in good condition.
All are shown in the images.
Please be sure to check the details in the image.
【Size】
Total length will be 102cm.
About 600g
In order to ensure smooth customs clearance, TSUKA, TSUBA, SEPPA, and SAYA are all disassembled before shipping.
Assembly is as simple as putting them through in order.
Please understand this beforehand.
Environmentally friendly and hygienic recycled materials may be used.
Thank you for your understanding.
【Shipping】
・We always send the item with a tracking number. So please place an order without any concern on delivery. You can always track the delivery status.
・Shipping is only available to the address registered in eBay. If you want us to send another address, please change your address on eBay and then place an order.
・Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because freight (shipping) companies are closed.
・We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
【About customs duty】
Customs duty may occur at the time of importation.
It will be determined by the country to be buyer.
It is not included in the product price.
Please contact your country's customs office if you are concerned.
VAT is different from duty. Buyers who live in the area will pay VAT through eBay.
We always include the IOSS number when we ship. If there is a double bill,
please review the contents carefully and understand that customs duties are separate.
【Refunds and Returns】
We accept returns if the item is significantly different from the condition described.
We will do our best to avoid such cases, but please contact us first.
We do not accept returns for reasons beyond the customer's control, such as the item is no longer needed.
Basically, returns are accepted for 30 days and are at the buyer's expense.
If there is a problem with the product, it will be at the seller's expense.
【What you need to know about Japanese sellers】
Many Japanese sellers are currently selling various items on Ebay.
Basically, everyone is serious and serious about selling.
Unfortunately, some sellers are They steal images from various selling sites in Japan without permission,
As if they are the ones who are having their inventory.
This is very unfortunate and very hig high price.
These sellers are selling a lot of products and images that are not coherent. They may not even know what they are selling.
But we are different.
We keep our inventory well and properly
stocked in our own warehouse, and we are waiting for your order.
We can answer questions by holding the actual product in our hands
and observing it.
We have been selling our products for 10 years in Japan,
where there are many of the most demanding (and nervous) buyers in the world.
We have the ability to meet the expectations of the U.S. and other countries around the world.
However, it is impossible to deliver next day.
It will take a little time, but we will deliver from Japan with Japanese quality. Thanks for visiting.