Services
We offer a variety of services directly from Japan to collectors worldwide to facilitate their purchase in Japan or get their items safely back and forth. Below, please find an overview of what we offer via Tsuba.info.
Certification of Swords and Sword fittings
It has become common practice to request certificates of authenticity for Japanese swords and sword fittings from the NBTHK. As these can only be received from the NBTHK main branch in Tokyo, we facilitate the process for you and help you get your items certified in Japan.
Read more about the certification process here: NBTHK
Proxy bidding on Yahoo Auctions
Yahoo auctions offers a Japan exclusive platform to buy Japanese swords and swordfittings. Collectors abroad can bid via Tsuba.info on any item available on Yahoo auctions. Below you can find our prices.
| Item | Service fee | Comission | Shipping fee * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese sword / Nihonto | 15000 JPY | 10 % of final bid | 10000 JPY |
| Japanese swordfitting / Tsuba or others | 5000 JPY | 10 % of final bid | 5000 JPY |
* If shipping fees to your location exceed the given amount we reserve the right to charge you the actual shipping fee. Please make sure that your country does accept the import of Japanese swords before placing a bidding order.
For other items and inquiries regarding proxy bidding, please contact us: contact@Tsuba.info
Japanese Sword polishing and Restauration
Many Japanese blades can still be found around the world in very bad condition and often heavily rusted. We work with certified Polishers who are working on behalf of the Japanese sword museum and the NBTHK itself to get valuable blades restored.
The price for polishing depends heavily on the condition of the item as well as on the individual polisher. For blades with normal rust, where still some shiny metal can be seen, the polishing fee would range around 300000 JPY.
Japanese polishers have diminished greatly in number and good polishers are booked out months in advance. You should plan for at least a year from shipping your item to Japan until the polishing process is finished.
Our service fee for getting your item polished in Japan is 51000 JPY excluding shipping costs.
Contact us with your detailed inquiry: contact@Tsuba.info
Custom made Shirasaya and Sayagaki
Japanese blades should be kept and preserved in a custom made Shirasaya which are also detachable in case inner cleaning is needed.
Depending on the quality of the Shirasaya you choose, the price varies but for a Katana you can calculate with around 70000 JPY.
Additionaly you can order custom made Habaki as well. A gold foil plated Habaki costs around 40000 JPY.
A custom made Sayagaki costs around 55000 JPY and gives your blade an even more elegant appearance.
Get your custom made Shirasaya or Habaki made via Tsuba.info: contact@Tsuba.info
Custom made sword fitting boxes
Would you like to present your precious items in the traditional Japanese style? Would you like to get custom fitted box made from paulownia wood for your Tsuba or Kodogu piece?
We offer custom boxes fitting your items exactly for a well suiting presentation and preservation.
Contact us with your detailed inquiry: contact@Tsuba.info
Other Support directly from Japan
We support collectors of Japanese swords and sword fittings around the world in many other ways as well.
Would you like to have a better opinion on an item you saw on a dealers website?
Would you like to ask a Japanese dealer about an item, but you do not speak Japanese?
Do you need help on payments directed to Japan?
Is your seller only shipping within Japan?
Are you looking for a special item by a special maker but do not know how to find it?
We can facilitate your purchase of Japanese swords and sword fittings and let you enjoy the beautiful world of NIhonto, Tsuba and Kodogu!
Contact us with your detailed inquiry: contact@Tsuba.info