Japanese Sword Market Trends 2025 — What's Rising, What's Falling

The 2025 Japanese sword market shows several notable trends.

Rising: - Works by smiths featured in Touken Ranbu (especially Sanjo Munechika, Awataguchi Yoshimitsu) - NBTHK Juyo-certified pieces - Quality tanto (compact and easy to store) - International price increases from overseas collector entry

Stable: - Major Gokaden smiths (Masamune, Kanemitsu, Tadayoshi) - Signed Tokubetsu Hozon pieces

Caution needed: - Mass-produced late Bizen swords (oversupply) - Unsigned shinto pieces (watch certification grade)

We provide advice informed by these market trends.