Certification explained
- 1. Punch dot date -
- ie: 24201205 = May 24, 2012
- 2. NBTHK Incorporated foundation
- 3. Date when certificate was researched and written
- 4. Statement that sword passes Hozon certification
- 5. Wakizashi (Mumei) Attributed to Fujishima
- 6. Length of nagasa -
- Cutting edge
- 7. Kanteisho -
- Meaning: "appraisal", written in caligraphy
- 8. Certificate number -
- ie: No 366238
