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The sword is actually submited for Export Permission papers, which will be issued on 20th March 2025 at the latest. The sword may be sent wordwide freely and promtly anytime consequetly. The costs relating to the export permission are taken on my end.

The sword is actually submited for Export Permission papers, which will be issued on 20th March 2025 at the latest. The sword may be sent wordwide freely and promtly anytime consequetly. The costs relating to the export permission are taken on my end. Shipping in EU is free of charge.

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I also include AI full translation of Juyo Papers. As it is AI translation, I'm sorry if there are any errors.. Yellow Paper: 22nd Important Sword Designation Designation Document One naginata-naoshi katana by Motoshige Blade length: 66.7 cm Curvature: 1.9 cm Shape: Naginata-naoshi, with iori-mune (ridged back). Forging: Itame hada mixed with large itame hada, featuring flowing grain patterns. The steel surface shows prominent activity, with ji-nie (tiny martensitic particles), chikei (steel lines), ashi (leg-like features), yo (leaf-like patterns), and sunagashi (sweeping lines). Engravings (Horimono): Naginata hi (groove) with an additional auxiliary groove. Nakago (Tang): Greatly shortened (o-suriage), with a kuri-jiri (rounded) tip. File marks (yasurime) are katte-sagari (diagonal downwards). One mekugi-ana (peg hole). Based on the examination by this association, this blade has been designated as an Important Sword. Date of Designation: June 1 Organization: Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (The Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) President: Honma Junji White Paper: Naginata-Naoshi Katana Unsigned (Mumei), Attributed to Den Motoshige Date of Designation: June 1, Showa 49 (1974) 22nd Important Sword Designation Owner: Hashimoto Naoji, Toyama Prefecture Specifications: Length: 68.7 cm Curvature: 1.9 cm Motohaba (Width at Base): 2.8 cm Nakago Length: 19.0 cm Nakago Curvature: 0.1 cm Forging: Itame hada mixed with large itame, showing a slightly coarse texture. Ji-nie (metallic particles) are present on the surface. Hamon: Straight (suguha) with ashi and yo, featuring frequent sunagashi (sweeping lines). Small nie (martensitic particles) are visible. Shape: Naginata-naoshi with iorimune (ridged back) and slight curvature. Boshi (Tip): Straight, yakitsume (tempered to the tip). Engravings (Horimono): Naginata hi (groove) with an additional groove, flowing downwards. Nakago (Tang): Greatly shortened (o-suriage), with kuri-jiri (rounded end). File marks (yasurime) are katte-sagari (diagonal downwards). One mekugi-ana (peg hole). Unsigned. Explanation: This work is a naginata-naoshi blade, which shows the typical characteristics of a naginata reshaped during the Nanbokucho period. It is attributed to Bizen Osafune Motoshige, and the style of craftsmanship strongly supports this attribution.

Thank you, Robert.

As for the question, whether the sword was originally Nagamaki, I would like to add this explanation text from NBTHK Juyo certificate: This work is a naginata-naoshi blade, which shows the typical characteristics of a naginata reshaped during the Nanbokucho period. It is attributed to Bizen Osafune Motoshige, and the style of craftsmanship strongly supports this attribution. I think it says everything.

It is very difficult to determine. I think it was a long Naginata, as per its Sugata. Tanobe-sensei says the same - see his Sayagaki. But of course, it is impossible to say with 100% certainity.

I have just created also this eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186886696935

And there is the Kirikomi on the Mune.

I forgot, there is a detailed image of Motoshige Jihada

Purchase inside of EU: No customs restrictions in EU, no VAT and no customs duty has to be paid for shipping to EU countries. No customs issues for EU buyers. International Purchase: There are needed export papers from the Czech Republic, if the sword is sold out of EU. Please, allow about 4 weeks to process the export papers. All international orders are subject to customs and duty fees as defined by the country of import. Customs and duty fees are not included in your order and/or shipping total. The Seller is not responsible for fees associated with imports. All fees must be paid by the parcel recipient. International buyers, please, check your domestic law, whether you can legally import swords. If not, the seller does not take any reponsibility for this. Please, contact me by a PM or send an email to my address zdenek-s@volny.cz, if you are interested in this sword or if you may have any questions or proposals.