![]() There's no way that he will be paying to mount the swords, however, that's going to be on me. I see whilst I have been typing this some of your questions have already been answered and that I am duplicating this response so I will quit now.Ĭurgan - My Father-in-law gave me one lesson on proper sword care, and I will go over the details with him again. In this case, either the polisher does all the necessary export paperwork or on occasions, an agent is employed, which ensures it is all done correctly. ![]() I have exported many swords from Japan and these have are usually after they have been polished. Whilst you may be able to check-in the swords, I would expect this to be difficult and would think that mailing them is easier. It is usual, if a sword is polished, that it is thereafter stored in shira-saya and a wooden blade, known as a tsunagi, is made for the koshirae to allow it to be displayed. If you have a koshirae made for the sword, whilst it is possible outside of Japan, I would suggest that there is a greater choice to be had in Japan. However, I am aware that the export procedures from Japan are quite strict and involve the surrendering of the Torokusho or registration card. I cannot comment on inport into the USA as I am a UK resident. Just my 0.02 $ until a more proficient replies. Usually the blade is displayed in shirasaya and the koshirae in a tsunagi.ĥ) Tanto are under the same legislation as the katana and mounting is completely personal. Discard it only if it infected with oil or rotten. OTOH the US have many great mounters where you can send them the sword(s) if you decide not to mount it right away.Ĥ) Yes. Again US members are more reliable.ģ) Mounting is not necessary, but since you are in Japan (and the father-in-law might pay for it), why don't you have it mounted? It is an expensive procedure by the way, if it is to be done the traditional way and with antique fittings. However you should check with the air company first. A hard case with a locker and great packaging would be a must though. Just let your father-in-law know when you are leaving as the export licence might take a month or so.Ģ) I think checking the swords in with you is your best option. Remeber to ask him to instruct you on proper sword care, if you don't have a knowledge of swords in general.ġ) US Members will help you better than me, but if the paperwork is OK I think that you 'll pay approx. Welcome Lokke! And my copliments to your father-in-law :D Thank you for any advice you can give me, Are Tanto subject to the same rules as Katana in terms of export? It is also mounted in Shirasaya, so I assume that I would want to get it mounted as well in an identical way to the Katana, correct or is this purely a matter of personal taste? Is this true? Also is the style of Saya, Tsuba, etc purely a matter of taste or is there an appropriate style for my Katana due to its age and place of origin?Ĥ) Should I ask to keep the current Shirasaya? can they be re-used in the future for storage of the blade?ĥ) When my Father-in-law showed me the Katana he also showed me a Tanto, and I believe that he also intends to give us this, although I have not seen the paperwork for it. ![]() I had found a fantastic case suitable for air travel by Bujin designs but unfortunately they are no longer made.ģ) My Father-in-law just mentioned to us that since the blade is mounted in Shirasaya, we ought to consider having it mounted in something nicer *before* taking it out of Japan, as he was unsure if high quality work could be done anywhere near New York City where I live. What would that be in the case of a gift like this?Ģ) What method should I use to transport it? I have considered sending it via FedEx or checking it as baggage while flying. I came to this forum to get some information, and found some but I would still like to ask some questions that I feel this group may be able to answer them best.ġ) I read the page on importing swords, and I see that because of the age of the Katana, I should not have to pay an import tax, but I may have to pay a sales tax. Information on the Katana in question: It is antique (I believe that it is around 500 years old) It is properly registered in Japan and I have a copy of the registration paper, It is presently mounted in Shirasaya Unfortunately, until now we have never made arrangements to transport it to the US, from my Father-in-law's house in Japan, but we will be traveling to Japan at the end of April for 10 days to see our family there and for some other business that I have. ![]() I am new to this forum, and new to Shinken, but my wife is Japanese, and her father gave us a Katana (and Tanto) as a wedding gift when we got married four years ago.
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