Exceptional Echizen Yasutsugu Katana with Tokugawa Aoi-mon NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Complete Edo Koshirae Few Japanese swords combine historical importance, exceptional craftsmanship and prestigious provenance as convincingly as this remarkable Echizen Yasutsugu katana. The Yasutsugu lineage stands among the most revered schools of the Edo period. Favoured by the Tokugawa Shogunate, the Yasutsugu masters were granted the extraordinary privilege of incorporating the Tokugawa Aoi-mon into their work an honour bestowed upon only a select few swordsmiths in Japanese history. This magnificent katana proudly bears the Tokugawa Aoi-mon on the tang, immediately identifying it as a work from one of Japan's most celebrated swordsmith traditions. Even more importantly, the blade has been awarded NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon, confirming that it is not merely authentic, but a sword considered worthy of special preservation by Japan's foremost authority on Nihontō. The blade displays everything collectors seek in a high-quality Yasutsugu. The beautifully forged jihada, elegant sugata and vibrant hamon reveal the refinement and technical excellence that made this school famous throughout Japan. Presented in an elegant traditional Edo-period koshirae, the sword becomes far more than an individual blade. Together, blade and mountings create an impressive complete samurai presentation, reflecting both the prestige and status expected of a sword carried during the Tokugawa era. The harmonious combination of blade and koshirae makes this an outstanding display piece as well as an important collector's sword. Whether destined for an advanced Nihontō collection, an investment portfolio or a museum-quality display, this is a sword that immediately commands attention. Examples of Echizen Yasutsugu accompanied by NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certification are increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide, particularly those preserving the coveted Tokugawa Aoi-mon. This represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic Edo-period masterpiece from one of Japan's most prestigious swordsmith lineages. Measurements Nagasa: 68.8 cm Sori: 2.1 cm Motohaba: 30.5 mm Sakihaba: 21.0 mm Kasane: 6.8 mm Nakago length: 17.8 cm Highlights Genuine Echizen Yasutsugu Katana Tokugawa Aoi-mon on the Nakago NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate Beautiful traditional Edo-period Koshirae Excellent forging and elegant hamon Highly collectible Tokugawa-associated swordsmith lineage Museum quality collector's piece Investment grade Japanese sword This exceptional Nihontō has been carefully researched, authenticated and described by an European Specialist in Authentic Japanese Swords, where quality, provenance and historical accuracy are paramount. The sword will be professionally packed and shipped worldwide with full insurance and tracking.