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'Minamoto Hirohisa' - 源広久

A lovely Wakizashi in superior period Koshirae. A wonderful package. More details to follow soon.  

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Shingunto Mounted Gendai-To with Bo-Hi by 'Yoshimitsu' (Tanaka Shokichi)

A wonderful quality example in superb condition. 

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***NOW SOLD***A superb c1700 Togari-Ya Yajiri/ Yanone (Armour Piercing) Arrow Head.

A superb c1700 Togari-Ya Yajiri/ Yanone (Armour Piercing) Arrow Head. The Japanese arrowhead called Yajiri or Yanone have many uses and shapes. There are five major styles of Japanese arrowheads and are listed below. These arrowheads are made the same as swords and other edged weapons as they are folded steel and most are tempered. Yanone were used...

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Boo! ***Just In***

- A superb signed Gendai-To with bo-hi (grooves) and in mint polish. - A Lovely fully signed and mounted Wakizashi in superb polish. - A superb Yajiri/ Yanone (arrow) head in superb polish. 

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***Just In***c1650 Shinto Period General Officers Colonel's Mounted Kyugunto Katana.

A very rare General Officers Colonels's Grade Kyugunto (Russo Japanese War period) with a superb c1650 Katana blade in excellent polish. Complete with Shirasaya and Tsunagi.  A very rare and desirable piece. 

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***Coming Soon***A Superb Signed Shinto Period Wakizashi in Superb Period Koshirae

In lovely original Koshirae and in wonderful condition. Full description and details to follow soon. 

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c1700 Wakizashi (in need of a polish, but will polish beautifully).

c1700 Wakizashi (in need of a polish, but will polish beautifully, which we can have done for you!). In excellent condition, healthy and of robust form - with a clearly visible and complete Yakiba (Midare). This sword has not been polished before, in my opinion, and is cloudy to the eye. However, and as stated, there is a broad Midare Yakiba throug...

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***Coming Soon***Yasukuni-To by 'Kotani Yasunori'

In the picture front row far left (sitting next to Kajiyama Yasunori/ Yasutoku'). 

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***Coming Soon***Yasukuni-To by 'Kajiyama Yasunori/ Yasutoku'

We have a Yasukuni-To coming in, which will be in fresh polish and Shingunto mounts. This is not by 'Kotani Yasunori' a lesser Tosho, but by the most prestigious of all Yasukuni Tosho 'Kajiyama Yasunori/ Yasutoku'.   All serious enquires considered, but be quick, this sword will sell very quickly! Kajiyama Yasunori/ Yasutoku is in th...

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Shinshinto Signed Wakizashi in Superb Condition and Koshirae.

Fully signed and dated and a fantastic example. 

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Superb Gendai-To in Mint Polish Signed 'Kuniyasu' and Made from Very Hard Tamahagane.

A fantastic quality example.  

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First Lot of Shinto and Gendai-To have arrived! More to come...

All in mint polish and signed. 

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Japanese Sword Translations 日本刀鑑定・翻訳サービス

日本刀鑑定・翻訳サービス Japanese Sword Translations and Reserach We are happy to translate your sword signature and date for you. In addition, we provide insurance valuations. The price is for one translation only and additional research and information will cost more. You will need to email me clear jpegs of the swords Nakago (Tang) and f...

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New Stock of Original Japanese Swords Arriving Today...

We have some Nihon-To arriving today and these will be listed over the next few days. 

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Fabulous Quality Gendai-To by Kuniyasu (国泰)

The blade is signed Kuniyasu 国泰. The temper line is suguba with konie active temper and has omaru temper at the point. In fresh Japanese polish. The sword is in its original early high quality Shingun-To mounts. Our polisher has commented that this sword is made from extremely hard and very high quality Tamahagane. A wonderful sword ...

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A Rare Signed 備前岡山住守吉 (1624-1644) 17th Century Jumonji Yari in Full Koshirae

Jumonji Yari in fresh polish and complete with Koshirae. 備前岡山住守吉 (Bizen Okayama ju Moriyoshi ) c1624-1644. In fresh polish. A rare item. N.B. This item is over 7 feet long and cannot be posted. If you want it you will have to collect it from our shop or from one of the many shows we exhibit at. We can deliver, subject to arrangement, please conatct...

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A Rare Antique Jumonji Yari Saya

In superb original condition and a rare find.

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Original Japanese Armour Always Available...

We stock a quantity of original Japanese armours (Gusoku) all sourced in Japan. We visit Japan about 2-3 times per year and travel extensively to find the best possible original examples. We travel throughout to visit friends in Hokkaido, Honshu,  Kyushu and Shikoku! So as you can see, we travel far and wide to of...

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***Now Ready*** 'Yamato (No) Kami Yoshimichi'. Kanbun Shinto period (1661-1673) Wakizashi fully mounted in fresh polish.

Stunning Yamato-Den Kanbun Shinto period (1661-1673) Wakizashi signed and fully mounted in fresh polish. 'Yamato (No) Kami Yoshimichi'. There were three generations of this swordsmith during the Kanbun shinto period (1661-1673) and the first two generations were renowned for their cuting ability. Fresh Japanese (stone) polish and Tsuka-Maki. Fully ...

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***Our Shop is Re-Opening***

We will be reopening our shop on the 2nd July 2020 and will be open, initially, 3 days a week (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We will increase this as restrictions are reduced in-line with Government guidelines.  We would like to thank our many clients that have been ordering items from our website and calling us to place orders. We ar...

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About Us

Welcome to Armoury Antiques and Militaria and Binky’s Barn. This is a dual website with two distinct shopping experiences. Armoury Antiques and Militaria deal with all things related to swords, daggers, armour and military collectables, whilst Binky’s Barn is the Antique Furniture and Objet D'Art side of our business.

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Sale of Edged Weapons

We will require documentary evidence that you are over 18 years of age to comply with the current legislation when purchasing any edged weapons or antique flintlock/ percussion items. We will, in addition, require, a scanned copy of either your driving licence or passport as part of pur due diligence checks and legality checks. 

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Armoury Antiques and Militaria
4 The Pannier Market (Perimeter Shops)
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0AL

Telephone: 07887 852523 Email: [email protected] 

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