{"product_id":"japanese-type-98-shin-gunto-signed-kawachi-no-kami-kunisuke-河内守国助-64-6-cm-japanese-registration-certificate-special-order","title":"Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto – Signed “Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke” (河内守国助) – 64.6 cm – Japanese Registration Certificate – Special Order","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE: The $800 CAD displayed on the website is a Special Order deposit only and is NOT the full purchase price of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Price: $8,000 CAD + applicable taxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Order Deposit: $800 CAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemaining Balance Upon Arrival: $7,200 CAD + applicable taxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Within Canada: Included – Local Pickup Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is currently located in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsia and is not physically in stock at our Canadian location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Once the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$800 CAD deposit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been received, we will arrange international shipping and the subsequent import process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estimated arrival time is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is an estimate only, and actual delivery time may vary due to international shipping, customs clearance, or other circumstances beyond our control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the item arrives in Canada, the buyer will be required to pay the remaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$7,200 CAD + applicable taxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to complete the purchase. Applicable taxes will be calculated according to the buyer's province or territory in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping within Canada is included in the purchase price, with no additional domestic shipping charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e However, due to the collectible nature and value of this item, we strongly recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal pickup at our store whenever possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the item is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elost during international shipping or, for any reason, cannot ultimately be delivered to us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$800 CAD deposit will be refunded in full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the item arrives successfully and is consistent with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactual-item photographs and description provided in this listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the buyer decides not to complete the purchase for personal reasons, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$800 CAD deposit is non-refundable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-of-a-kind, actual-item listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and all photographs show the actual item being offered. If you require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadditional high-resolution photographs, detailed images, videos, historical background, or further research information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, please email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:allaboutgoodsca@gmail.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallaboutgoodsca@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before placing your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy paying the $800 CAD deposit, the buyer confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to the Special Order terms above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a WWII-era Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType 98 Shin-Gunto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining its characteristic Japanese military sword mounts. The tang bears a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke” (河内守国助) signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the sword is accompanied by a Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirearms and Swords Registration Certificate (銃砲刀剣類登録証)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a width at the base (Motohaba) of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a thickness at the base (Motokasane) of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The blade retains a complete overall profile, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclearly visible and active Hamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Age-related handling, storage, and polishing marks are present, along with some localized light oxidation or pitting. Please refer to all actual-item photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular interest is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke” (河内守国助) signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the tang. Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke is not simply the name of an individual swordsmith, but a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-known swordsmith lineage dating back to the early Edo period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, closely associated with the development of the Osaka Shinto tradition. The first-generation Kunisuke was an important early Osaka Shinto smith, and the name continued through subsequent generations. The second generation, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaka-Kawachi Kunisuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, became particularly renowned for elaborate Choji-style Hamon, including the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobushigata-Choji (“fist-shaped Choji”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enakago (tang) bears the signature “Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains natural oxidation and age patina, with mekugi-ana visible. The signature is described as it appears on the tang; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno definitive attribution to a specific generation of the Kunisuke lineage is being made in this listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is currently mounted in Japanese Army \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType 98 Shin-Gunto military fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the military-style tsuka, tsuba, associated hardware, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen metal military scabbard with suspension fitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The mounts display age-related wear and storage marks consistent with their vintage nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sword is also accompanied by its Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e銃砲刀剣類登録証 (Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Please refer to the actual-item photographs for the registration details and condition of the document.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 64.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotohaba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 31 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotokasane:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed “Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke” (河内守国助)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Army Type 98 Shin-Gunto Military Mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese 銃砲刀剣類登録証\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please refer to all actual-item photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54399102386287,"sku":"SP000004","price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/104605b0a.jpg?v=1790352630","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/japanese-type-98-shin-gunto-signed-kawachi-no-kami-kunisuke-%e6%b2%b3%e5%86%85%e5%ae%88%e5%9b%bd%e5%8a%a9-64-6-cm-japanese-registration-certificate-special-order","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}