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Although they may not be as pretty, they're still just as authentic and historical as the ones in better condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe level of detail present will vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some coins will be nearly perfect except for a hole drilled through them, while others will be heavily worn or damaged. \u003cstrong\u003eAll coins include basic identifying info\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it will not go into too much detail (example: \"Roman denarius,\" \"Spanish copper cob,\" \"U.S. 2 cent piece,\" etc).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose from two types of coins: \u003cstrong\u003eAncient and Medieval\u003c\/strong\u003e (c. 100's BCE to 1500's CE) or \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. and Modern\u003c\/strong\u003e (c. 1500's to 1900's CE). The latter is a mix of half antique U.S. currency and half world coins from the Renaissance to approximately the 1950's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome non-coin items, like damaged campaign pins or WWII ration tokens, may also be included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do these coins come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we buy large amounts of coins in bulk, not everything we get meets our standards. We carefully sort through new lots of coins that we acquire and remove anything that's too damaged, poorly struck, holed, or worn. We've decided to sell them at a discount here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with each purchase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins will come in clear archival coin flips that include basic identifying info written on them. 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It covered a wide variety of topics, ranging from foreign and domestic news to fiction and humorous essays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarper's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e had a strong influence on history due to it's high readership, with an example being on the issue of slavery. Though the magazine\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003einitially took a moderate stance on slavery prior to the Civil War so not to offend its large Southern audience, it became staunchly pro-Union and abolition after the war began. Famously, it published an engraving showing the scarred back of \u003cstrong\u003eGordon, an escaped slave\u003c\/strong\u003e who joined up to fight in the Union army (a dubious claim by the magazine that may have conflated two different stories). Regardless, the images served as a first look into the true brutalities of slavery for many Northerners and encouraged free Black men in the North to enlist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Harper's Weekly artist Alfred Waud sketching the battlefield at Gettysburg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Harper_s_weekly_artist_2048x2048.jpg?v=1658430477\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eHarper's Weekly artist Alfred Waud sketching the battlefield at Gettysburg (1863). 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These were present on the back cover of most issues, alongside advertisements for various products and services—notably featuring many ads for prosthetic limbs, a gruesome byproduct of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThese magazines are all in good condition. The paper is still flexible and the publications can be carefully flipped through without damaging them. Some have minor tears and a few have pages that have separated, but they are still very much readable and able to be handled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eIssues of \u003cem\u003eHarper's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e are quite large, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e17 inches by 11 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e (43 cm by 28 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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You will receive the exact item in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763612762396,"sku":"AUCT-021424-ROM-D4","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240213163351_IMG_8401.png?v=1707946893"},{"product_id":"rome-antoninianus-emperor-probus-victory-reverse-281-ce-roman-empire","title":"Rome, Antoninianus, Emperor Probus, Victory Reverse - 281 CE - Roman Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes glass top display box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.08g, 23mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAuthority:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Emperor Probus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyzcius, Mysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\"\u003eTkalec 1992\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG \/ Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e RESTITVT ORBIS \/ Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Probus, standing left, holding spear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763628523804,"sku":"AUCT-021424-ROM-G7","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240213163654_IMG_8407.png?v=1707947068"},{"product_id":"rome-antoninianus-emperor-probus-probus-on-horseback-reverse-276-282-ce-roman-empire-1","title":"Rome, Antoninianus, Emperor Probus, Probus on Horseback Reverse - 276 – 282 CE - Roman Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes glass top display box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.39g, 22mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAuthority:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Emperor Probus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serdica, Thrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numismatics.org\/ocre\/id\/ric.5.pro.878\"\u003eRIC V Probus 878\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG \/ Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e VIRTVS PROBI AVG \/ Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763628589340,"sku":"AUCT-021424-ROM-H8","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240213163926_IMG_8411.png?v=1707947093"},{"product_id":"rome-antoninianus-emperor-probus-sol-invictus-reverse-276-282-ce-roman-empire-1","title":"Rome, Antoninianus, Emperor Probus, Sol Reverse - 276 – 282 CE - Roman Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes glass top display box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.86g, 22mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoninianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAuthority:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Emperor Probus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siscia, Pannonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/numismatics.org\/ocre\/id\/ric.5.pro.673\"\u003eRIC V Probus 673\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG \/ Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e CONSERVAT AVG \/ Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47763628654876,"sku":"AUCT-021424-ROM-I9","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240213164136_IMG_8414.png?v=1707947111"},{"product_id":"japanese-fragmented-katana-18-75-inches-c-1700s-to-1800s-ce-edo-or-meiji-era-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Fragmented Katana (18.75 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fragmented partial katana that dates back to about the \u003cstrong\u003e16th to 19th century CE\u003c\/strong\u003e, during Japan's Edo period. The blade is mostly clear of rust, and the hamon (temper line) is still visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebushido\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, \u003cstrong\u003esamurai\u003c\/strong\u003e held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekatana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a longsword, and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ewakizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a shortsword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfo about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47802597212444,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-B2","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/1000026283-01.png?v=1708558520"},{"product_id":"japanese-wakizashi-tang-with-signature-8-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Wakizashi Tang, With Signature (8 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fragmented partial wakizashi (shortsword) that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE. Though rusted, a faint two character signature from the blacksmith is still visible on one side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfo about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811288629532,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-E5","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221145725_IMG_8474.png?v=1708633856"},{"product_id":"japanese-tanto-dagger-tang-with-signature-4-5-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Tanto (Dagger) Tang, With Signature (4.5 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fragmented partial tonto (dagger) that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE. Though rusted, a faint two character signature from the blacksmith is still visible on one side, reading \"一信\" (Isshin or Kazunobu).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfo about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811373203740,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-F6","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221150236_IMG_8477.png?v=1708634023"},{"product_id":"japanese-wakizashi-shortsword-tang-6-5-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Wakizashi (Shortsword) Tang (6.5 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fragmented partial wakizashi (shortsword) that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in bushido, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, samurai held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfo about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811410395420,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-H8","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221151215_IMG_8485.png?v=1708634347"},{"product_id":"japanese-tonto-dagger-tang-6-5-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Tonto (Dagger) Tang (6.5 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fragmented partial tonto (dagger) that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in bushido, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, samurai held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfo about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811422191900,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-I9","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221151355_IMG_8489.png?v=1708634474"},{"product_id":"japanese-tonto-dagger-tang-5-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Tonto (Dagger) Tang (5 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fragmented partial tonto (dagger) that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in bushido, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, samurai held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfo about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811429925148,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-J10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221151607_IMG_8493.png?v=1708634529"},{"product_id":"japanese-sword-blade-tip-5-5-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Sword Blade Tip (5.5 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the tip of a sword blade that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE. Info about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in bushido, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, samurai held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811462791452,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-L12","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221152021_IMG_8501.png?v=1708634760"},{"product_id":"japanese-sword-blade-tip-5-75-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Sword Blade Tip (5.75 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the tip of a sword blade that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE. Info about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in bushido, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, samurai held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811501719836,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-M13","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221152435_IMG_8505.png?v=1708635000"},{"product_id":"japanese-sword-blade-tip-5-inches-c-1500s-to-1800s-ce-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Japanese Sword Blade Tip (5 inches) - c. 1500s to 1800s CE - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the tip of a sword blade that dates back to Japan's Edo period, from about the 16th to 19th century CE. Info about why this sword may have been cut apart can be found below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwordmaking has been an important part of Japan's military tradition for over 3,000 years, with the sword filling both a practical and spiritual role in bushido, a samurai's moral code. As defenders of the ruling class, samurai held a similar role to knights in the Western world. They were an essential part of defending against foreign invaders and were also used in wars between different feudal lords within Japan itself. Swords were central to this, and the samurai would traditionally carry two at a time: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\" alt=\"Katana and Wakizashi sword comparison\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Long_Sword_and_Scabbard_LACMA_AC1999.186.1.1-.16_2048x2048.jpg?v=1663784050\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA daisho (pair) of a 18th-19th century katana (below) and wakizashi (above). The blade itself has been removed from its mountings and the bare tang is visible. Image credit: LACMA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatana, wakizashi, and tantō: what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three types of Japanese swords are perhaps the most recognizable outside of Japan. The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekatana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a longsword first developed in the 14th century, with most examples having a 25 to 30 inch blade. They were typically carried as a matched set with their shorter counterpart, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These shorter sidearms usually had blades around 12 to 14 inches long. The dagger-like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etantō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas an even smaller sidearm with a 6 to 12 inch blade, making them well suited for close up combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy were these swords\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecut into pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese swords were most likely destroyed after Japan passed strict weapon laws in the 1950's. Under the new law, all mass produced swords were banned and traditionally crafted swords became highly regulated. People who owned antique swords were required to obtain a permit in order to keep them, a costly and time consuming process. Unfortunately this drove many people to cut their swords' blades down to less than 15 centimeters long, which made them legal to own without a permit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are these swords authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are many details found on antique Japanese swords that are lacking in modern reproductions. Real handmade swords have a grain visible on the steel and a temper line called a \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e along the cutting edge of the blade. The dark rust on the tang helps to date the blade as well, as it can only be acquired with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is always an important consideration when authenticating any historical items too. We worked with an antique sword dealer in Japan to import these directly to the United States. Many of these pieces may have once been family heirlooms or were recovered after being put away in storage for decades, often hidden away in more rural areas which helped them avoid the bombings and Allied sword confiscations of World War II. Due to the sheer amount of swords produced by Japan over the last few centuries, many lower grade examples are surprisingly affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811509780764,"sku":"AUCT022124-JP-SWORD-N14","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221152813_IMG_8509.png?v=1708635090"},{"product_id":"cho-gin-tenpo-era-rare-silver-currency-hartill-9-50-1837-to-1858-edo-period-2-21-24-auction","title":"Cho–gin, Tenpō Era, Rare Silver Currency (Hartill 9.50) - 1837 to 1858 - Edo Period - 2\/21\/24 Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis large, 158 gram piece of silver is a rare form of Japanese currency called \u003cstrong\u003echo-gin\u003c\/strong\u003e (丁銀). Similar to the smaller \u003cstrong\u003emameita-gin\u003c\/strong\u003e, these chunks of silver were stamped with various auspicious symbols that promoted wealth and fortune. Daikoku, the god of wealth, was commonly seen on Japanese silver currency, and his form is partially visible on both sides of the center of this cho-gin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is also stamped with the character \"保\" (po) on both ends, which is to signify that it was made during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tenpō Era (1837 to 1858) in the city of Edo, now known as \u003cstrong\u003eTokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The silver content is approximately 26% and the type number is Hartill 9.50, referring to an entry in numismatist David Hartill's catalogue titled \u003cem\u003eEarly Japanese Coins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact items shown in the product photos above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811541467420,"sku":"AUCT022124-CHOGIN","price":589.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/20240221141146_IMG_8459.png?v=1708638047"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/collections\/Black_2_30883769-3317-4297-b2fd-3827bb5998c6.png?v=1709163944","url":"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/collections\/february-28th-clearance-sale.oembed?page=2","provider":"History Hoard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}