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Welcome to YAKIBA, The Tempered Edge.

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Ed Marshall. I have been involved in the study and collection of Japanese swords for a number of years. As with many collectors I was first introduced to the Japanese Sword through the Martial Arts.

It was love at first sight, and I have maintained a steady affair with my lust for Nihonto and Tosogu ever since.
I would like to acknowledge a debt of gratitude to my good friend and mentor retired Marine Corp Aviator, Colonel Dean Hartley. Dean is perhaps the oldest living collector in the US, with a history of Nihonto study and collection which spans over fifty years. Dean has been instrumental in forming almost every sword club in the US, and is President Emeritus of the JSS/US. Over the years the Col. has treated me like a son, sharing his incredible knowledge as well as opening his vast collection for my study.
 

GOAL:

Customer Satisfaction.
 

MISSION:
To provide quality Japanese Swords, Fittings and Related Art.
Our primary emphasis here at Yakiba is Antique Japanese Swords or Nihonto, and Antique Sword Fittings or Tosogu.
Other facets of Art, such as Yakimono, Kakemono, etc. will be offered when available.
Shinsakuto or modern made Japanese Swords will be clearly marked and offered on the Nihonoto pages when available.
Per the request of the Martial Arts community, I have agreed to maintain one page of Training Weapons. This page will offer a limited number of functional reproduction weapons, all of which have been tested and proven to hold up under rigorous training.
 

SELLING POLICIES:
 

BUYERS MUST BE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE.

WITH EXCEPTION, ALL ITEMS SHALL RECEIVE A THREE DAY INSPECTION PERIOD WITH MONEY BACK IF THE ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED BY THE WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS PROVIDED. SEE EXCEPTIONS BELOW (*).

BUYER(S) THROUGH THE ACT OF PURCHASE, AGREE THAT ONCE THE THREE DAY INSPECTION PERIOD HAS PASSED, THERE IS NO FURTHER GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY GIVEN OR IMPLIED.

REFUNDS SHALL BE MINUS ALL SHIPPING / HANDLING,  INSURANCE FEES PLUS 10% OF THE SELLING PRICE.

A 10% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON HOLD.

 DEPOSITS ARE ACCEPTED "IN LIEU OF PAYMENT".  DEPOSITS SHALL BE FORFEITED IN THE EVENT OF RETURN OR DEFAULT OF PAYMENT BY THE BUYER, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE BECOME THE SOLE PROPERTY OF YAKIBA. BY THE ACT OF PURCHASE BUYERS UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THESE PHOTOS MAY BE USED IN ANY CAPACITY AND AT ANY TIME AFTER THE SALE BY YAKIBA.

THERE WERE AND ARE SEVERAL INSTITUTIONS WHICH PROVIDE THEIR SERVICES FOR "AUTHENTICATION" OF SIGNATURES FOUND ON JAPANESE SWORDS, FITTINGS, ARMOR AND OTHER FORMS OF ART. THESE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE NBTHK, NTHK (X 2), NIHON TO TOSOGU KYUKAI, FUJISHIRO,  ETC.  IN THE LISTINGS THESE SHALL ALL BE REFERRED TO COLLECTIVELY AS "PAPERS".

* ITEMS PURCHASED UNDER A "TERM PAYMENT" AGREEMENT, SHALL BE FINAL.

* ITEMS SOLD AS PART OF A "SALE" OR SPECIAL OFFER ARE FINAL, WITH NO RETURNS AND NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN OR IMPLIED.

* ITEMS SOLD AT A REDUCED, OR "BEST PRICE" PER BUYERS INQUIRY OR REQUEST ARE FINAL, WITH NO RETURNS AND NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN OR IMPLIED.

* ITEMS SOLD OR SHIPPED OUTSIDE THE USA SHALL BE FINAL.

* ALL SALES UNDER $5000 USD SHALL BE FINAL. SEE BELOW.

 As is the case with most swords within the $5000 USD or less price range, they are subject to have some light scuffs, surface scratches, kitte ware, etc. I will make every effort to not offer swords with fatal flaws !!  On the rare occasion that I receive a sword with a fatal flaw, it will be clearly defined, the area  photographed and it shall be priced accordingly. However, I am only human and occasionally one slips through, which is why the three day inspection period was implemented.  Good Japanese Swords are very expensive.  Swords in this low end price range are offered as a courtesy to those who for whatever reason can not afford or are unwilling to pay for higher quality items.  From 01/01/2007 forward all swords sold for les than $5000 USD shall be considered final !  This decision is a result of unknowledgeable new collectors, whom have unrealistic expectations in regards to what they are purchasing.  These swords are old (hence the term antique), and as such are rarely in pristine condition. Even higher quality, more expensive swords will in most instances have small kitte ware, etc. The difference being that seasoned collectors know, and understand this fact, accepting the antique for what it is.  Please look closely at the photographs, read the information carefully and decide for yourself if it is right for you.   If you are looking for a sword which is in better condition, they may be found in the higher price ranges.

All items are sold as advertised through written and photographic description. Items are described to the best of our ability, and all information is assumed correct but not guaranteed. Measurements of swords and especially fittings are done to the best of our ability, however small discrepancies may arise when comparisons are made. Therefore size measurements shall be considered approximate and not guaranteed unless the difference is greater than 1.0" (2.5cm) for swords, and 0.1875" (0.47cm) for fittings.

There were many instances where swords, fittings and various art items were falsely signed. No guarantees shall be made in regards to attributions of items signed or unsigned, papered or not papered.  Yes, this includes items accompanied by authentication papers from an accredited institution. While generally accepted, most authentication papers are an educated opinion and are not guaranteed by the issuing body. YAKIBA will assume no responsibility or liability for any issuing institution, and any dispute which should arise in this regard must be resolved directly with the issuing institution.

In regards to signed items with no papers, available information on a name found inscribed on the item shall be provided as a courtesy. This information is neither a guarantee, nor an opinion in regards to the authenticity of the signature, inscription or mei. It is merely a translation of the signature as inscribed upon any given item. Information if available regarding the period, school or maker whose name is inscribed on items may also be provided, again as a courtesy only. It is up to the buyer to do his/her own research in order to formulate their own opinion and make an educated decision in regards to whether or not the signature is authentic or erroneous.  It is up to the buyer to do his/her own research in order to formulate their own opinion and make an educated decision in regards to whether or not whether or not any courtesy information provided related to any given period, school, style of workmanship or maker is accurate or erroneous.

We research and make every attempt to be absolutely correct in our representations and translations. Please note however, that Japanese is not our native language. Many native Japanese misinterpret the kanji found in sword and fittings inscriptions. Therefore, Yakiba will not assume any responsibility or liability in any misinterpretation or erroneous information or translations. Therefore, in regards to signatures, inscriptions, and information, all items are sold "as is".
 

Buyer(s) through the act of purchase of any item listed by Yakiba.com, or MARSHALL PROPERTIES, LLC., heretofore, referred to as Seller, do hereby waive, relinquish and release Seller from any and all liabilities which may arise from any transaction past, present or future which includes this seller in any capacity. Buyer(s) through the act of purchase of any item listed by Yakiba.com, or MARSHALL PROPERTIES, LLC., agrees, understands and accepts any and all terms listed.

Again, in order to prevent  complications, please inspect the photographs, read the listing, ask questions, do any and all research you deem necessary prior to purchase. Above all, make an educated decision prior to purchasing.
 

*SALE*  POLICY

OCCASIONALLY  YAKIBA  OFFERS PROMOTIONAL SALES DISCOUNTS.

THESE DISCOUNT PRICES ARE FOR ITEMS PAID IN FULL WITH A ONE TIME PAYMENT ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS.

PAYMENTS MUST BE EITHER BANK CASHIER'S CHECK, OR BANK WIRE TRANSFER.

SALE PRICES ARE NOT OFFERED, IMPLIED OR INCLUDED ON CONSIGNMENT ITEMS OR TERM PAYMENT AGREEMENTS.

ITEMS SOLD AS PART OF A "SALE" OR SPECIAL OFFER ARE FINAL.

PAYMENT POLICY:
 

PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE.

DOMESTIC PAYMENTS: CASHIERS CHECK, PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDER OR WIRE TRANSFER.

Note: Personal checks are accepted, but not recommended. If lost in the mail they cannot be traced.  

Postal Money Orders and Wire Transfers are by far your safest and fastest methods.

YAKIBA WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY IN REGARDS TO PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS NON PAYMENT.

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS: I REQUIRE BANK WIRE TRANSFERS, NO EXCEPTIONS, (UNLESS PRIOR ARRAIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE). WIRE TRANSFERS ARE SAFE, SECURE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN YOUR ITEM BEING SHIPPED SOONER.

PAYPAL IS ACCEPTED, PLEASE ADD THEIR FEES TO THE TOTAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE. PAYPAL FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS, 3% DOMESTIC (USA) AND 4% INTERNATIONAL (ANYWHERE OUTSIDE THE USA). PAYPAL FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE IN THE EVENT OF A RETURN.

ALL FORMS OF PAYMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CLEAR INTO MY ACCOUNT PRIOR TO SHIPPING.

FYI: INTERNATIONAL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS AND EVEN PAYPAL (INTERNATIONAL) CAN TAKE UP TO THIRTY DAYS TO CLEAR. WIRE TRANSFERS TYPICALLY REQUIRE 3-7 BUSINESS DAYS.

DEPOSITS ARE ACCEPTED "IN LIEU OF PAYMENT". DEPOSITS SHALL BE FORFEITED IN THE EVENT OF DEFAULT OF PAYMENT BY THE BUYER, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON.

PAYMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:

YAKIBA

PO BOX 356

TIOGA, LA. 71477

SHIPPING POLICY

ALL ITEMS SHALL BE SHIPPED PER USPS REGISTERED MAIL OR EMS WHEN APPLICABLE.

HIGHER COST ITEMS MAY REQUIRE SHIPPING PER UPS IN ORDER TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ITEMS EXCEEDING  USPS MAXIMUM COVERAGE AMOUNTS.

SHIPPING QUOTES

CONSIGNMENTS:
 

YAKIBA, HEREBY REFERRED TO AS CONSIGNEE, IS NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
 

1. ALL TRANSACTIONS SHALL BE IN US DOLLARS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
 

2. ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO A 20% COMMISSION FEE OF THE FINAL SELLING PRICE, PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL FEES INCURRED RELATED TO THE SELLING OF THE ITEM.
 

3. THERE WILL BE A STANDARD NON REFUNDABLE LISTING FEE PER ITEM, WHICH MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE ITEM BEING LISTED. FEES ARE, $100 PER SWORD AND $25 PER TSUBA, PAIR OF MENUKI, OR FUCHI / KASHIRA. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE. PARTIAL PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. THIS FEE COVERS THE COST OF MY TIME TO PROFESSIONALLY SHOOT, EDIT, RESEARCH , WRITE DESCRIPTIONS AND LIST PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR ITEM.
 

4. BY ACT OF OFFERING AN ITEM FOR CONSIGNMENT, CONSIGNOR HEREBY GUARANTEES THAT THE ITEM LEGALLY BELONGS TO THEM WHOLLY OR CONSIGNOR HAS POWER OF ATTORNEY IN REGARDS TO SELLING SAID ITEM. ANY AND ALL ITEMS OFFERED FOR CONSIGNMENT MUST BE FREE FROM LIENS, JUDGMENTS OR ENCUMBRANCES OF ANY KIND.
 

5.  FOR CONSIGNMENT ITEMS TO BE ACCEPTED, CONSIGNOR MUST AGREE TO A THREE MONTH MINIMUM LISTING TIME. THE MANDATORY THREE MONTH TERM SHALL START THE FIRST DAY LISTING IS PUBLISHED AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEB SITE. NO MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS SHALL BE IMPOSED. CONSIGNMENT LISTINGS MAY BE TERMINATED AFTER THE THREE MONTH MINIMUM, BY WRITTEN NOTIFICATION, WITH ONE EXCEPTION, WHICH IS, IF THE SALE IS IN ACTIVE PROCESS IE; IF PAYMENT HAS BEEN SENT OR RECEIVED FOR A CONSIGNED ITEM AND IS AWAITING ARRIVAL OR CLEARANCE INTO MY BUSINESS ACCOUNT, IT SHALL BE CONSIDERED SOLD AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION OF LISTING AFTER THE THREE MONTH MINIMUM REQUIREMENT, ANY FEES INCURRED SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO THE RETURN OF CONSIGNED ITEM(S).
 

6. YAKIBA CONSIGNMENT SALES SHALL FALL UNDER THE SAME "SELLING POLICIES" AS LISTED ABOVE IN "SALE POLICIES" . SALE OF ALL CONSIGNMENT ITEMS UNDER $5000 USD SHALL BE CONSIDERED FINAL.  ONCE THE INSPECTION PERIOD HAS ELAPSED, NO FURTHER GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY SHALL BE GIVEN, HONORED OR IMPLIED. NO ITEM WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR RETURN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND AGREEMENT (see return policy). IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT AN ITEM IS ACCEPTED FOR RETURN, IT MUST BE RETURNED IN EXACTLY THE SAME CONDITION AS SENT. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEM UNTIL RETURNED ITEM IS RECEIVED. CONSIGNEE, YAKIBA RESERVES THE SOLE RIGHT IN DETERMINATION OF RETURNED ITEMS CONDITION.
 

7. WHILE LISTED ON MY WEB SITE, CONSIGNOR AGREES TO GRANT YAKIBA AND ITS OWNER OR AGENT THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF  REPRESENTATION FOR SALE. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS CONDITION SHALL CONSTITUTE A BREACH OF CONTRACT, AND SHALL RESULT IN YOUR ITEM BEING REMOVED FROM THE WEB SITE AND FORFEITURE OF YOUR LISTING FEES. IF ANYONE OTHER THAN YAKIBA SELLS THE ITEM WHILE LISTED FOR SALE ON MY WEB SITE, THE CONSIGNOR AGREES TO PAY THE FULL 10% COMMISSION PER THE EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT.
 

8. THE ASKING PRICE, AS WELL AS THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY OFFERS WILL BE THE CONSIGNOR'S (OWNER) SOLE DECISION. YAKIBA SHALL REMAIN NEUTRAL IN THIS REGARD AND ACT AS ONLY AS A MEDIUM FOR PRESENTATION OF CONSIGNMENT ITEMS, WITH COMMISSIONS DUE ON FINAL SELLING PRICE.
 

9. PAYMENT TO CONSIGNOR WILL BE SENT WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AND CLEARED INTO MY ACCOUNT AND / OR THE 48HR. INSPECTION PERIOD HAS ELAPSED. PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN THE METHOD OF MY CHOICE, IE; PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDERS, WIRE TRANSFERS, ETC.
 

10. ALL CONSIGNMENT ITEMS SHALL BE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY, THIS INCLUDES ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS OF NEGATIVE POINTS AS WELL AS POSITIVE ONES. THESE DESCRIPTIONS SHALL BE AS FAIR AS POSSIBLE FOR BOTH PARTIES, THEY SHALL BE NON JUDGMENTAL AND DONE WITHOUT MALICE, ACERBITY OR AGGRANDIZEMENT.

11. CONSIGNOR AGREES AND GIVES FULL PERMISSION TO CONSIGNEE, YAKIBA, TO PHOTOGRAPH, DESCRIBE AND LIST THE CONSIGNED ITEM IN WHATEVER MANNER CONSIGNEE SEES FIT. ALL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TAKEN, SUPPLIED, OR OBTAINED IN ANY MANNER MAY BE USED IN ANY CAPACITY BY CONSIGNEE, BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER ITEM HAS BEEN LISTED OR SOLD. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OR SUPPLIED BY CONSIGNER OR CONSIGNEE SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF YAKIBA.

12. CONSIGNMENT ITEMS SHALL BE LISTED ASAP, HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT PHOTOGRAPHING, EDITING, RESEARCH AND WRITING DESCRIPTIONS ARE VERY TIME CONSUMING AND WILL NOT BE RUSHED. THIS MUST BE DONE PROPERLY IN ORDER TO INSURE ACCURACY AND QUALITY.  YAKIBA STOCK WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE IN LISTING OVER CONSIGNMENT ITEMS.
 

13.  CONSIGNEE, YAKIBA WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY FALSE OR INACCURATE INFORMATION GIVEN TO BUYERS OR OBTAINED FROM CONSIGNOR, OR ANY SOURCE.  THIS INCLUDES ANY MISTAKES BY YAKIBA AS WELL.

14. CONSIGNOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT HE/SHE ALONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INSURANCE ON ANY AND ALL CONSIGNMENT ITEMS ENROUTE TO/FROM AS WELL AS WHILE IN THE POSSESSION OF YAKIBA FOR THE ACT OF CONSIGNMENT. YAKIBA WILL NOT PROVIDE CONSIGNMENT ITEMS WITH INSURANCE OF ANY KIND.

15. CONSIGNOR(S)  THROUGH THE ACT OF CONSIGNMENT OF THEIR ITEMS WITH YAKIBA, DO HEREBY WAIVE, RELINQUISH AND RELEASE YAKIBA, MARSHALL PROPERTIES LLC. AND IT'S OWNERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE WHILE ENROUTE TO AND FROM YAKIBA AS WELL AS WHILE IN THE POSSESSION OF YAKIBA.

16. PURCHASER(S)  THROUGH THE ACT OF PURCHASE OF CONSIGNMENT ITEMS THROUGH YAKIBA, DO HEREBY WAIVE, RELINQUISH AND RELEASE YAKIBA, MARSHALL PROPERTIES LLC. AND IT'S OWNERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE WHILE ENROUTE TO AND FROM YAKIBA AS WELL AS WHILE IN THE POSSESSION OF YAKIBA. 

TERM PAYMENTS:
 

TERM PAYMENTS ARE NOW OFFERED UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
 

A.) 25% MINIMUM DEPOSIT REQUIRED.
B.) INTEREST FEES ARE CALCULATED ON THE FINAL SELLING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO A ONE YEAR MINIMUM INTEREST FEE.  INTEREST FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS; 10% INTEREST FEES FOR ITEMS PAID IN FULL WITHIN 60 DAYS OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE.  20% INTEREST FEES ON ALL ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN 60 DAYS TO BE PAID IN FULL.
C.) TERM AGREEMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF ONE YEAR, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED UPON. IF ARRAIGMENTS ARE MADE FOR PAYMENTS TO EXCEED ONE YEAR,  PAYMENTS SHALL BE COMPOUNDED ANNUALLY.
D.) PAYMENTS ARE TO BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE FIFTH DAY OF EVERY MONTH. LATE PAYMENTS WILL BE PENALIZED WITH AN ADDITIONAL $25.00 LATE FEE, DUE  ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S PAYMENT.
E.) THREE LATE PAYMENTS, THREE PARTIAL PAYMENTS OR NO PAYMENTS FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS, SHALL CONSTITUTE A BREACH OF THESE TERMS.
E.) ITEMS WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDING LATE FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.
F.) DEPOSITS ARE ACCEPTED "IN LIEU OF PAYMENT". DEPOSITS SHALL BE FORFEITED IN THE EVENT OF DEFAULT OF PAYMENT BY THE BUYER, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON.
G.) ANY BREACH OF THESE TERMS SHALL RESULT IN ALL MONEY'S PAID BEING FORFEITED AND THE ITEM BEING RETURNED TO STOCK, AND AGAIN OFFERED FOR SALE.

H.) THE SALE OF ALL ITEMS PAID OVER TIME SHALL BE FINAL, WITH NO RETURNS AND NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES GIVEN OR IMPLIED.
 

TERM PAYMENTS ARE NOT OFFERED ON CONSIGNMENT ITEMS.

RETURNS:
 

Seller must be notified prior to any returns being mailed. Items will not be accepted without prior confirmation. The item must be returned in the same condition as sent. Buyer will be liable for item until return is received. Buyer will receive a full refund minus shipping/handling, insurance and or any fees incurred in shipping or sale.

YAKIBA, reserves the sole right of final determination in regards to returned item condition.

 

ITEMS DAMAGED IN SHIPPING:

DO NOT RETURN TO YAKIBA UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
 

a.) Send detailed description and photos of the damage, this must include inside and outside of the package. Keep item and package until notified otherwise.
b.) Buyer is responsible for filing damage claim with shipper.
c.) Obtain two quotes, one from an authorized appraiser, one from an authorized antique restoration company. These should include repair costs and property devaluation.
d.) Once claim is filed, mail original claim copy, appraisal, repair cost quote, photos and detailed description of damage to the address which will be furnished.
 

CONTACT:  yakiba1@yahoo.com