We consider a wide variety of authentic Japanese Sword Stands, including:
Single-sword katana kake
Two-sword stands
Multi-level sword stands
Daishō stands
Lacquered katana kake
Black lacquer stands
Red lacquer stands
Makie-decorated stands
Gold-decorated examples
Wooden sword stands
Folding or portable stands
Edo-period examples
Meiji-period examples
Later traditional Japanese stands
Pieces with provenance
Stands with storage boxes
Complete collections
We are primarily interested in Japanese pieces with artistic, historical or collector value.
What is a Katana Kake?
A Katana Kake is a Japanese stand designed to display or support swords.
Depending on its construction, it may be intended to hold:
One sword
A daishō
Two separate swords
Several swords
Katana kake can range from simple functional wooden stands to elaborately lacquered decorative objects.
Some were designed specifically to complement the sword or interior in which they were displayed.
Single and multi-level Sword Stands
Japanese sword stands exist in different configurations.
These can include:
One-level stands
Two-level stands
Three-level stands
Larger multi-sword stands
Compact stands
Folding stands
A two-level stand is commonly associated with the display of a daishō, although the presence of two levels alone does not prove that a stand was originally made for a particular sword pair.
The construction, age and decorative treatment must all be assessed together.
Lacquered Katana Kake
Lacquer can be one of the most important features of a collectible Japanese sword stand.
Examples may feature:
Black lacquer,
red lacquer,
brown or reddish lacquer,
gold decoration,
makie,
family crests,
floral decoration,
landscapes,
geometric motifs,
natural subjects.
Please photograph the entire surface carefully, including any areas of wear or restoration.
For larger collections, overview photographs are sufficient for the initial contact.
You do not need to prepare a professional catalogue.
Not sure whether your sword stand is Japanese or antique?
You do not need to authenticate it yourself.
The market includes:
Antique Japanese Katana Kake
Later traditional Japanese stands
Modern reproduction stands
Decorative sword displays
Non-Japanese examples
Assessment may involve the construction, lacquer, materials, wear, decoration and provenance.
Send us clear photographs and whatever information you have available.
Sell your Katana Kake
If you own an antique or collectible Japanese Katana Kake that you are considering selling, send us photographs for an initial specialist assessment.
Single stands, daishō stands, lacquered examples and complete collections are welcome.
What our customers say
SupeinNihonto was born from years of dedication to traditional Japanese martial arts such as Aikido, Kendo, and Iaido, and a deep passion for collecting authentic samurai weapons and armor.
I had an excellent experience with Supein Nihoto. I purchased a katana and a wakizashi, and both pieces are truly beautiful — carefully selected and of remarkable quality. You can immediately see the attention to detail and the seller’s passion for what he offers.
The packaging was also exceptional: all the documentation was perfectly arranged in a refined envelope, which added a very elegant touch to the whole experience.
As a thoughtful gesture, he even included a small katana kake stand as a gift, which I greatly appreciated.
Beyond the objects themselves, the seller was very helpful, responsive, and clearly knowledgeable. His selection is outstanding, and you can tell he deals in genuinely fine items.
Highly recommended — I would definitely purchase from Supein Nihoto again
Legit dealer of Japanese treasures ! This man loves his work is not just reselling items, at first he is a collector and does this out of true passion.
I received a beautiful tokubetsu hozon nihonto for Christmas from Supein. Actually my wife purchased the sword after receiving some helpful hints and recommendations lol. She knows absolutely nothing about nihonto but Supein walked her through everything honestly and I ended up with something beyond my dreams and expectations, honestly. The packing was exceptional, shipping fast and the sword itself a literal work of art. Supein has a lifetime customer now as my collection grows. Thank you!
I had been looking for a tachi with a lot of curvature for a long time and I called Supein Nihonto. They didn't have any tachi with the sori I was looking for, but I was treated with a lot of love and professionalism and we were talking for a long time. The next day I received a call from the shop, telling me that they had received new swords and that there was a tachi with a lot of sori. That same afternoon he already had a lot of photos of the sword and its measurements. I found the price good, especially if I compared it to other Spanish sellers of Nihonto. The shipment took a day and the package arrived in perfect condition, as the person in charge of the packaging puts a lot of effort into the work and the result is a strong packaging. Without a doubt, Supein Nihonto is my 100% recommendation!
