皆さまこんにちは、スタッフYでございます。

 

弊店でもよく問い合わせがございます刀剣。

 

 

 

 

 

 

〝ご先祖が持っていた刀が､家で見つかったのですが、どうすればよろしいですか？〟
〝所有していた家族が亡くなり、持っていた刀はどうすればよいか教えてください〟
〝以前は興味がなかったのですが、最近、先祖が持っていた刀が家にあることが判り、今後、どのようにすれば所持できるのか教えてください〟

 

など、刀剣を見つけてしまった！、どうすればよいのか…などのご相談もございます。

 

刀剣を所持扱う際はルールがございますので、本日はそちらについて綴ってまいりますので、是非ご参考になさってみてください。

 

 

 

Hello everyone, this is Staff Y.

 

We often receive inquiries about swords.”I found a sword that belonged to my ancestor in my house, what should I do with it?”A family member who owned a sword has passed away, what should I do with the sword I had?
“I wasn’t interested before, but recently I found a sword that belonged to my ancestor in my house, please tell me how I can possess it in the future.I have found a sword, such as! What should I do with it?There are rules and regulations regarding the possession and handling of swords, so please take a look at them today.according to the “Law on Firearms and Swords Possession,” anyone is allowed to possess a Japanese sword that meets the criteria for registration by the “Firearms and Swords Registration Board” of each prefectural board of education and for which a “Firearms and Swords Registration Card” (registration certificate) has been issued.So, the first points to note are

1) Check to see if any “Japanese swords” (long or short, large or small) found or kept at home have a “Firearms and Swords Registration Card” (registration card) attached to them.

 

If you have the registration card, you may possess the sword as it is. However, you may need to report a change of ownership, so please call the person in charge of swords at the board of education listed on the registration certificate. Please call the representative of the local board of education and ask for the person in charge of swords (Japanese swords).
It is best to have your registration card ready at hand and provide the registration number. 2.

 

(2) If you cannot find your registration card.

 

In this case, too, please call the person in charge of swords at the local board of education and tell him or her about the situation.
We will be happy to consult with you. The important thing to remember is that the “Japanese sword” found should be left in its original state without being moved from its location. Please be careful not to move it without permission.

After that, you should proceed with the advice of the person in charge of swords at the Board of Education.

Normally, after the “report of discovery” process at the police department, the actual item and necessary documents are finally brought to the “Firearms and Swords Registration Board” of each prefectural board of education (*If you have a “report of discovery” instead of a registration certificate, you can bring the item to the board, which means you can bring it to the board), and if the item meets the criteria for registration, it will be issued a If the item meets the criteria for registration, a “Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate” (Registration Certificate) will be issued. Examination dates (once every one to three months) vary from board of education to board of education. Please contact the board of education for details.

 

How should swords and other items be handled? Here are a few points to consider

 

Do not send your swords to be sharpened until they have been examined for registration. If you find a sword, please leave it as it is. Please leave the swords as they are.

 

The following are points to keep in mind when handling a report of discovery (from the standpoint of the police, the following points should be noted).

1.Give due consideration to the handling of the sword so as not to cause unnecessary inconvenience to the person who notified of the discovery in good faith.

2. handle the presented swords with care, bearing in mind that they may be valuable works of art, and if it is difficult to remove the koshirae to check the blade length, eye nail holes, or inscription, do not attempt to do so by force.

3.With regard to requests for registration, respect the wishes of the notifier of the find and make no judgment as to whether or not the item is eligible for registration.

4. not to take temporary custody of the swords. However, this shall not apply when it is necessary and unavoidable.

5. It is acceptable for a responsible person who knows the circumstances of the discovery to report the discovery on behalf of the finder.

6. even swords that have been found and reported cannot be transferred to others without registration, and possession of swords for purposes other than registration is illegal, so the person who found or reported the discovery should be informed of this fact.

7. in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, take necessary measures, such as confirming the intention to dispose of or donate to a public museum, etc., swords that have not undergone a registration examination after being discovered and notified or that have not been registered as a result of the registration examination.

Once you have completed the registration procedures and have been issued a “Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate” by the local board of education, please polish the sword to prevent rusting and keep it in a safe place. The registration certificate is also required when considering the sale of the sword, so please keep it in a safe place.

 

Although we have given a general explanation, we believe that each family has its own unique circumstances. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about handling, notification, purchase, etc.