NBTHK Shinsa Registration -

Please use the form below to register your Swords or Sword Fittings for the next NBTHK certification session. We will handle your requests in order of received date. After the acceptance of your items we will contact you to arrange shipping and payment.

NBTHK Shinsa Request

This is a non-binding request. We will review your items before confirming registration.

Contact informationFull name *Email *Country *PhoneCompany / dealer

Item 1 Category * Item Type * Title / Attribution *Please describe the item (e.g., shakudo nanako tsuba with a design of shishi). Signature Type * Signature TextIf the signature reading is unknown, please upload a clear photo of the signature.Signature Photo (required if Signature Text is blank) Existing NBTHK Certificate *If the item already has an NBTHK certificate, please select the corresponding certificate type. For certificates issued by organizations other than the NBTHK, please select "No NBTHK certificate." Requested Examination * Item description Item photos (optional; up to 8, JPG/PNG/WEBP, 8 MB each) NBTHK Certificate Photo (required when a certificate is selected)

Does the item have a Torokusho? * Torokusho Photo (optional unless unreadable)

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Maximum Shinsa certification fees assuming all items pass. Shipping, handling, import/export expenses and other additional charges are excluded. Final costs may vary.