Hozon Katana for Sale

Hozon ("Worthy of Preservation") certified katana offer an accessible entry into authenticated nihonto collecting. The NBTHK Hozon designation confirms a blade's authenticity, craftsmanship, and historical merit — essential baseline assurance for any serious purchase. Hozon katana span every era and school of Japanese swordmaking, from storied Koto masterworks to refined Shinto-era blades. Many represent outstanding value, as the Hozon tier includes pieces that may be candidates for future higher certification.

340 items currently available from trusted dealers worldwide.

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Katana: Nagamitsu (Ichiryushi)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

¥280,000

日本刀 刀 (菊紋)天国 都帝住 山城守寿山 於浪花造之 慶応改元乙丑年八月天しや日

¥650,000

Katana:Mumei(Unsigned) (Mihara Masanobu). (NBTHK Hozon Token)

¥850,000

刀 銘 寿命 Katana Signed. TOSHINAGA

¥900,000

無銘(伊予掾宗次)

¥450,000

Katana: Bizen Osafune Sukesada (NBTHK Hozon Token)

¥600,000

Katana: Mumei(Unsigned) (Mino Senjuin Nagahiro). (NBTHK Hozon Token).

¥550,000

Katana:Akita ju Mitsuryushi Shigetoshi Keio 3rd year (1867), December, Year of the Rabbit(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Price on request