Konnichiwa!

I hope you all had a terrific summer and this message finds you in great spirits.

This catalogue could very well be nicknamed the Seven Samurai. On the pages that follow are seven highly collectible katana dating back four years to five hundred and four years.

Technically a katana is a sword with a cutting edge measuring 2-shaku (60.6cm or more). And only the samurai were permitted to carry the katana in the Edo period. The katana thus became the emblem of the samurai. It stood for, and continues to stand for, a deep sense of responsibility, of loyalty, and a commitment to balanced growth.

In Shintô, the Shintai or ‘Body of Kami (spirit)’ can be found in a stone, tree, river, mountain or a human-made object such as a sword or a mirror. A mirror reflects the light of the sun, which is revered as the highest divine power for the sensible reason that it is the source of all life on the planet.

It’s vital that we self-reflect consistently, realising our positive contributions are powerful. May the responsibility of Japanese sword ownership inspire us all to even greater heights.

There are 115 pages in this catalogue, our biggest to date. We shared as much as we can because there is so much life in every one of these unique works of art. I know in my heart that each sword will find a family that will cherish them.

One katana that was particularly interesting to work on was the Yoshihiro katana. This piece has some of the finest horimono (engraving) work one can hope to see on a Japanese sword. Thank you Eric Bossick for all the incredible photography.

I’d also like to send out special congratulations to all clients who booked Private Meetings with us at our studio office in Ebisu these past few months and became proud sword owners. A high number of swords are claimed this way, before they make it to a catalogue.

If you are flying into Tokyo and are serious about owning a genuine Japanese sword, contact us at service@uniquejapan.com as all meetings are by appointment only.

Thank you to all who have joined our VIP email list — your interest and enthusiasm spurs me on!

Feel the history and create your history.

Warm regards,