Anno 2019

These handcrafted iaito stand out for their classic line and for their functional quality, which is well coupled with the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are carbon hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered to 60 HRC for excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then hand-polished on stone and the sword is finished in every single detail.

Given the high craftsmanship nature of these swords, we would like to clarify that the photo is purely for illustrative purposes as designs of tsuba fuchi and kashira may differ from the one shown here as well as the weights and measures of the sword may differ, albeit slightly. .

Blade: in DNH7 steel with high carbon content with selective clay hardening 60 / 40HRC not sharpened
Hamon: irregular Gunome style
Hi: bo-hi
Blade length: 71.5cm.
Motohaba: 3cm.
Sakihaba: 2.2cm.
Sori1.5cm
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 25.5cm.
Total length: 102.5cm.
Katana weight: 910g.
Weight with Saya: 1170g.
Balance: advanced, at 12.5cm. from Tsuba
Saya: black lacquered wood and buffalo horn
Tsuka-ito: -
Sageo: -
Tsuba: antiqued metal
Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki, Seppa and Shitodome: bronze
Country of production: Cambodia
Habaki: copper
Note: -

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: temper line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called blood-cola * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: weaving in cotton, silk or leather that wraps around the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cord of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is linked * Sori: curvature of the blade

Citadel - Nordic

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original but functional line, which is well matched to the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are in fact carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The knife is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and finished in every single detail.

Blade: DNH7 "Bruit de forge" selective hardening 40/60 HRC steel with file-worked spine
handle: In wood with brass guard
Blade length: 70 mm.
Handle length: 115 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Total length: 195 mm.
Sheath: Handmade brown leather
Weight: 154 g.

aikuchi

processing
The blades are carbon-hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Steel: carbon DNH7, hand forged, with hardened clay tempered at 60 / 40HRC
Habaki: copper
Tsuka: samekawa (breed skin)
Saya: Lacquered wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 170mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 275mm.
Weight: 210g. without saya

Note: Since these are handmade items and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the knife you ordered may not be identical to the one shown in the images.

Citadel - Iaito

These craftsmen stand out for their classic line and their functional quality, which is well matched with traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then polished by hand on stone and the sword is finished in every single detail.

Given the high nature of these swords, we would like to point out that the photo is purely for illustrative purposes as tsuba designs kits and kashira may differ from the one shown here as they could differ, albeit slightly, the weights and measures of the sword .

Blade: in DNH7 steel with high carbon content, 60 / 40HRC clay, not sharpened
Hamon: irregular Gunome style
Hi: bo-hi
Blade length: 71.5cm.
Motohaba: 3cm.
Sakihaba: 2.2cm.
Sori1.5cm
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 25.5cm.
Total length: 102.5cm.
Katana weight: 910g.
Weight with Saya: 1170g.
Balance: advanced, at 12.5cm. from Tsuba
Saya: black lacquered wood and buffalo horn
Tsuka-ito: black silk on same (purebred leather) white
Sageo: -
Tsuba: antique metal
Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki, Seppa and Shitodome: bronze
Country of production: Cambodia
Habaki: copper
Notes: The sword is sold with a silk katana bag and a black cordura carrying case.

Piccolo glossario tecnico: Hamon: linea di tempra sulla lama * Hi: profondo solco nella lama, detto anche colasangue * Saya: fodero della spada * Tsuka-Ito o Tsuka-gawa: intreccio in cotone, seta o pelle che avvolge l'impugnatura * Tsuba: guardia * Fuchi: ornamento tra guardia e manicatura * Kashira: ornamento alla fine della manicatura * Menuki: medaglioni posti sotto il cordame della manicatura * Habaki: collare che fascia l'inizio della lama * Seppa: guarnizioni della guardia * Shitodome: guarnizioni alle quali è legato il Sageo * Sori: curvatura della lama

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Steel: carbon DNH7, hand forged, with hardened clay tempered at 60 / 40HRC
Habaki: copper
Tsuka: samekawa (ray skin)
Saya: Lacquered wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 122mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 222mm.
Weight: 110g. without saya

Note: Since these are handmade items and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the knife you ordered may not be identical to the one shown in the images.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Blade: in DNH7 carbon steel hand-forged with clay-selective hardening with 60 / 40HRC tempering
Habaki: in bronze
Tsuka: Magnolia wood and water buffalo horn, removable
Saya: Magnolia wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 175mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 278mm. (295mm. With scabbard)
Weight: 224g. without scabbard (306g. with scabbard)

Note: Since these are handmade knives and differ slightly in finishes from one another, the product you ordered may not be identical to the one represented in the images but may have minor color differences.

These artisanal products stand out for their classic line and their functional quality, which is well matched to the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are in fact carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility . The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Blade: in DHN7 steel with high carbon content with selective clay / 40 / 60HRC tempering and high degree of polishing.
Hamon: Gunome style
Bo-Hi: absent
Total length: 38.5cm.
Blade length: 23.3cm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm. / 3mm.
Balancing: Advanced 2.5cm from Tsuba
Handle Length: 9.5cm.
Tanto weight: 372g.
Weight with Saya: 488g.
Saya: black lacquered wood, drowned gold leaves and buffalo horn finishes
Tsuka-ito: beige cotton on the same white (breed leather)
Sageo: absent
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: in burnished and finely engraved metal
Menuki, seppa, shitodome: bronze
Habaki: copper
Notes: The Tanto is sold with a silk sheath and carrying case cordura.

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: hardening line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called bloodsucker * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: cotton, silk or leather braid wrapping the handle * Tsuba: guard * Drones: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which is tied the Sageo * Sori: curvature of the blade