How much does a antique katana cost?

How much is a real katana sword? Authentic katana swords are difficult to come by and can cost anywhere from US$4,000 up to US$10,000 and even higher.

What is the value of an antique Samurai sword?

An authentic Samurai sword, hand made in Japan (called a Shinken 真剣), can easily cost US$12,000 to $25,000 and up. Chinese made production level approximations are typically at least $1,000-$2,500 for something reasonably ‘traditional’.

How much is an authentic katana worth?

An authentic Katana that is handmade in Japan is called nihonto. Often, these would usually cost around $12,000 to $25,000 and higher.

Where can I buy an antique nihonto katana?

ANTIQUE NIHONTO JAPANESE LONG SWORD KATANA HIROTAKA 汎隆 signed w/KOSHIRAE NR!! ANKI (Hidden knuckles)? Ninja tool Japanese Original Edo Sword Armor Antique

What do you need to know about nihonto antiques?

The Nihonto Antiques website was started as an educational and informational site on Japanese swords. This includes Antique Japanese samurai swords, Sword Fittings and other related antiques. Photographing these Japanese swords and antiques involved many hours of work, in addition to designing and presenting these items in our gallery.

What kind of Katana is signed with koshirae?

Authentic NIHONTO JAPANESE SAMURAI LONG SWORD KATANA w/KOSHIRAE ANTIQUE NR!! ANTIQUE NIHONTO JAPANESE LONG SWORD KATANA HIROTAKA 汎隆 signed w/KOSHIRAE NR!! ANKI (Hidden knuckles)?

What was the name of the Japanese katana?

Fuchi and kashira – These names describe two features of authentic Japanese swords from the pre-1800 era that work in harmony to make sure the katana hangs properly and safely in the scabbard. Japanese swordsmiths of this era might use different components to make the blades of the katanas depending on their intended purposes.