【Important notes】 ・The duration to secure an export permit might extend up to a month. ・AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, and the UNITED KINGDOM prohibit the import of swords, so please refrain from bidding. ・Japanese swords can be shipped to the UNITED STATES, GERMANY, FRANCE, and POLAND via Japan Post's EMS (airmail) service. For other countries, sword shipments will be sent via Japan Post’s Sea mail, which may take 3 to 4 months for delivery. ・Please be informed that the original registration document is required to be returned to official authorities, so a copy will be provided with the sword. ・Please note that import regulations in each country may change without notice, resulting in sudden import bans. In such cases, cancellations will occur, and we appreciate your understanding in advance. ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. We strongly recommend checking with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying. Prompt payment of these fees ensures timely delivery. ・Considering the diligence required for export permit procedures, we'd like to emphasize the importance of commitment after purchase. If the auction is annulled post-confirmation, there's a need to retract the said permit. In such situations, to cover administrative efforts, a fee equating to 10% of the auction's final amount would be requested via PayPal. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We kindly ask for your patience and the opportunity to rectify the issue. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This Japanese wakizashi dates from the Edo period and bears the signature of Daidō (大道), a swordsmith who previously signed as Kanemichi (兼道). Daidō is said to be a ninth-generation descendant of the famed Shizu Saburō Kaneuji and is counted among the finest smiths of the late Muromachi period, alongside Kanetsune and Kanefusa. Works signed Kanemichi are known from as early as 1547 (Tenbun 16) and can be traced up to 1562 (Eiroku 5). According to the Daidōki chronicle, in the spring of 1569 (Eiroku 12), Kanemichi presented a masterful sword to Emperor Ōgimachi and, in recognition, was granted the honorary title Mutsunokami and the character "Dai" (大), thereafter signing as Daikanemichi and later Daidō. Swords signed Daidō and bearing the title Mutsunokami appear from 1573 (Tenshō 1) to 1591 (Tenshō 19), showing continued activity across the Mino region, from Seki to Gifu. Daidō is also regarded as the founder of the Mishina school, a major lineage in the early Shintō period. Around the Bunroku era (1592–1595), he is believed to have moved to Kyoto with his four sons—Kinmichi (Iganokami), Rai Kinmichi, Yoshimichi (Tanbanokami), and Masatoshi (Ecchūnokami)—where they settled in the Nishinotōin Ebisugawa district. This sword comes with a photocopy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate from Kyoto Prefecture, number 10705, as the original document will be returned to the issuing authority. The certificate details are as follows: Type: Wakizashi. Length: 50.4 cm. Curvature: 1.0 cm. There are three peg holes. The inscription on the obverse reads 大道 (Daidō). The certificate was originally issued on December 13, 1955 (Shōwa 30), and reissued on September 19, 2024 (Reiwa 6). Minor imperfections and natural patina are present due to age. There is green rust on the habaki, and a crack is visible in the wooden handle adjacent to it. The plain wooden scabbard does not close entirely, with a slight 2mm gap. The included silk bag shows staining and a tear at the end. Please refer to the photos for further condition details. The display stand is not included. Length of the blade: 64 cm Total length including scabbard: 74 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. Attribution provided for reference only, subject to authentication. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!