A superior late Koto/ early Shinto Katana. In excellent polish and ready to enjoy, study and appreciate. A superb example here with a beautiful Yakiba, Hada and Muneyaki along the entire Mune! Complete with Koshirae that is original, but needs some conservation. This sword has its Tsuka, Habaki, Fuchi/ Kashira and Saya.
Armoury Antiques and Militaria are all booked in for the 2021 Dai Token Ichi (flights, accommodation with friends and transport). Of course, this is all COVID regulation dependant - fingers crossed). Unfortunately, we missed last year's show (it was cancelled) due to the COVID situation, but are looking forward to this year's event as well as atten...
A very nice hand forged Gendai-To by 'Inoue Suketsugu' (井上 助次) mounted in Shirasaya. A lovely example in near mint condition and old polish. The Habaki is unusual and very nice quality and the whole sword is very well balanced and fast in the hand. Inoue Suketsugu worked during the Showa period (1926-1989) and was born on the 15th M...
A superb example in mint polish. I will add more photographs very soon to the main listing. This picture does not do the sword justice - it is superb in the hand!
We are now full members of The Japanese Armor Society in Japan. A very useful and helpful organisation both academically and for resources. We shall be attending some of the planned meetings both in Japan and Europe in the very near future.
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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