Insuring Your Sword Collection — Essential Knowledge for Protection

Adequate insurance is essential for valuable sword collections. Here's what you need to know to protect your investment.

Comprehensive personal property insurance: Covers a wide range of risks including fire, theft, damage, and water damage. Standard homeowner's insurance may not adequately cover high-value art objects — specialized coverage is recommended.

Fine art insurance: Dedicated art insurance that also covers risks during exhibition and transport. Provides coverage proportional to your collection's value.

Importance of certification: NBTHK papers are essential for proving value during claims. Keep copies stored separately from the swords.

Photo documentation: Take high-resolution photos of every piece (full view, inscription, hamon, jihada) and back up to the cloud. These are also used for identification in theft cases.

For international collectors: Transit insurance is essential. We include full-coverage insurance with all shipments. After arrival, please transition to local coverage.

As collection values fluctuate over time, we recommend periodic reappraisal and insurance coverage review.