japanese swords

KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Commercially available: difficult to find
* Sharpening: good level of sharpening
* Marks on the blade: some small scratches on the blade
* Marks on the handle: no marks
* Box: codura bag
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Citadel production certificate, year of production 2008
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini

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 to 60 HRC for 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.

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Cambodia
Steel: DNH7 carbon, hand forged, with selective clay quenching hardened to 60 / 40HRC
Habaki: copper
Tsuka: samekawa (Race skin)
Saya: Lacquered wood and water buffalo horn
Blade length: 1135mm. (including habaki)
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 137g. without saya

Production: semi-crafted

Blade: sharpened in high carbon AISI 1060 HCS folded steel (damascus)
Hamon: Noted style
Hi: -
Blade length (without habaki): 26cm.
Motohaba: 2.5cm.
Sakihaba: 2cm.
Sori: -
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Kissaki: 4.0cm.
Tsukamaki length: 8.5cm.
Total length: 40cm.
Weight: 326g. without scabbard - 448g. with scabbard
Balance: advanced, at 1cm
Saya: black painted wood
Handle: same black with black cotton tsukagawa
Sageo: black cotton
Fuchi and Kashira: brass
Habaki and Menuki: brass
Seppa: brass
Notes: -

Small technical glossary: Hamon: tempering line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called colasangue * Saya: scabbard of the sword * Tsuka: handle * Tsukamaki: weave on the handle * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: webbing of cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and sleeve * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the handle's cordage * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is tied * Motohaba: height of the blade at habaki * Sakihaba: height of the blade at kissaki.

Production: semi-craftmade

Blade: sharpened steel AISI 1060 high carbon content
Blade length (including habaki): 23,50cm.
Motohaba: 2.55cm.
Sakihaba: 2cm.
Sori: -
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Kissaki: 2.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 9cm.
Total lenght: 35,3cm.
Weight: 348g. (without scabbard) - 442g. (including scabbard)
Balance: advanced, at 1cm
Saya: black varnished wood
Handle: same white with black cotton tsukagawa
Sageo: black cotton
Fuchi and Kashira: brass
Habaki and Menuki: brass
Seppa: brass
Notes: -

Small technical glossary: Hamon: tempering line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called colasangue * Saya: scabbard of the sword * Tsuka: grip * Tsukamaki: weave on the grip * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: webbing of cotton, silk or leather that wraps around the grip * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and sleeve * Kashira: ornament at the end of the sleeve * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the sleeve * Habaki: collar that wraps around the beginning of the blade * Seppa: trimmings of the guard * Shitodome: trimmings to which the Sageo is tied * Motohaba: height of the blade at the habaki * Sakihaba: height of the blade at the kissaki.

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

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.

Blade: AISI 1060 high-carbon steel
Blade length (including habaki): 23,50cm.
Motohaba: 2.65cm.
Sakihaba: 2cm.
Sori: -
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Kissaki: 4,5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 13.5cm.
Total Length: 37.8cm.
Weight: 346g. (without sheath) - 434g. (including sheath)
Balance: advanced, at 1cm
Saya: black varnished wood
Handle: same white with tsukagawa in black cotton
Sageo: black cotton
Fuchi and Kashira: in brass
Habaki and Menuki: in brass
Seppa: Brass
Notes: -

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: blade hardening line * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called colander * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka: handle * Tsukamaki: weave on the handle * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fucks: ornaments between guard and manicure * Kashira: ornament at the end of the mitt * Menuki: medallions placed under the jumper of the mitt * Habaki: collar banding the beginning of blade * Seppa: guard gaskets * Shitodome: gaskets to which the Sageo is attached * Motohaba: foam height to the foam * Sakihaba: knife height to the kissaki.

Blade: AISI 1060 HCS folded (Damascus) with a high content of carbon - not sharpened
Hamon: style note, by acid treatment
Hi: bo-hi
Blade length: 72,8cm.
Motohaba: 3.0cm.
Sakihaba: 2.4cm.
Sori: 2.0cm.
Blade thickness: 7 / 5mm.
Kissaki: 4.5cm.
Tsukamaki Length: 24,5cm.
Total Length: 103cm.
Weight: 1034g.
Balance: advanced to 10,5cm from tsuba
Saya: wood polished black
Tsuka-ito: Black Cotton on black samekawa
Sageo: black silk
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: black metal
Habaki and Menuki: antique metal
Seppa: Brass
Note: the sword is accompanied by silk bag and a padded carrying bag

YariNoHanzo - Tanto Folded - YN210

Blade: AISI 1060 HCS folded (damask) high carbon content
Hamon: Style note
Hi: -
Blade length (without habaki): 23,50cm.
Motohaba: 2.5cm.
Sakihaba: 2cm.
Sori: -
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Kissaki: 4,5cm.
Tsukamaki Length: 11.5cm.
Total length: 40cm.
Weight: 340g.
Balance: advanced, to 1cm
Saya: black painted wood
Handle: same Tsukagawa white with black cotton
Sageo: black cotton
Fuchi and Kashira: Brass
Habaki and Menuki: Brass
Seppa: Brass
Notes: -

Sageo style Shigeuchi (rigid) made of cotton.

Suitable to create, replace or modify the sageo of his katana, wakizashi or so.

The height is 10mm and the length is 2.2m.

Sageo style Shigeuchi (rigid) made of cotton.

Suitable to create, replace or modify the sageo of his katana, wakizashi or so.

The height is 10mm and the length is 2.2m.

Playing Michonne 's sword , used in the television series Walking Dead

Blade: carbon steel 1045 - not sharp and with a rounded tip
Hamon : style note , by acid treatment
Hi : -
Blade length: 69cm .
Motohaba : 3.2cm .
Sakihaba : 2.4cm .
Sori : 2cm .
Blade thickness : 7/3mm .
Kissaki : 4.5cm .
Tsukamaki Length : 27cm .
Total Length : 107cm .
Weight: 980g .
Balance: advanced to 7cm from tsuba
Saya : Wood , with woven leather and leather strap for shoulder harbor
Tsuka -gawa : white leather on samekawa ( ray skin ) black
Sageo : -
Tsuba , Fuchi and Kashira : antiqued metal
Habaki and Menuki : Brass
Seppa : Brass
Notes: Edition limited edition , with cinematografice AMC Walking Dead licenses and certificates of authenticity and warranty

Riproduzione della spada di Morpheus, utilizzata nel film Matrix Reloaded

Lama: in acciaio al carbonio 1050 - non affilata
Hamon: stile notare, da trattamento acido
Hi: -
Lunghezza lama: 72.5cm.
Motohaba: 3.2cm.
Sakihaba: 2.4cm.
Sori: 2cm.
Spessore lama: 7/3mm.
Kissaki: 4.5cm.
Lunghezza Tsukagawa: 25.5cm.
Lunghezza Totale: 102.5cm.
Peso: 1122g.
Bilanciamento: avanzato, a 12cm da tsuba
Saya: legno satinato nero
Tsuka-gawa: cuoio sintetico scamosciato marrone su samekawa (pelle di razza) bianca
Sageo: cuoio sintetico scamosciato marrone
Tsuba, Fuchi e Kashira: metallo anticato
Habaki e Menuki: ottone
Seppa: ottone
Note: -



Piccolo glossario tecnico: Hamon: linea di tempra sulla lama * Hi: profondo solco nella lama, detto anche colasangue * Saya: fodero della spada * Tsuka: impugnatura * Tsukamaki: intreccio sull'impugnatura * Tsuka-Ito o Tsuka-gawa: fettuccia di 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 * Motohaba: altezza della lama all'habaki * Sakihaba: altezza della lama al kissaki.

Riproduzione della spada di Hiro Nakamura, utilizzata nella serie televisiva Heroes

Lama: in acciaio al carbonio 1050 - non affilata
Hamon: stile notare, da trattamento acido
Hi: -
Lunghezza lama: 73cm.
Motohaba: 3.2cm.
Sakihaba: 2.4cm.
Sori: 2cm.
Spessore lama: 7/3mm.
Kissaki: 4.5cm.
Lunghezza Tsukamaki: 31cm.
Lunghezza Totale: 107cm.
Peso: 1094g.
Bilanciamento: avanzato, a 13cm da tsuba
Saya: legno satinato nero, con cinghia in cuoio per porto a tracolla
Tsuka-gawa: cuoio nero su samekawa (pelle di razza) nera
Sageo: -
Tsuba, Fuchi e Kashira: metallo anticato
Habaki e Menuki: ottone
Seppa: ottone
Note: -



Piccolo glossario tecnico: Hamon: linea di tempra sulla lama * Hi: profondo solco nella lama, detto anche colasangue * Saya: fodero della spada * Tsuka: impugnatura * Tsukamaki: intreccio sull'impugnatura * Tsuka-Ito o Tsuka-gawa: fettuccia di 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 * Motohaba: altezza della lama all'habaki * Sakihaba: altezza della lama al kissaki.

Knife made entirely by hand by the artisan American Bradburn

Blade: 1084 steel with a high carbon content and selective hardening clay 40/60HRC and high degree of polish .

Bo -Hi : none
Total length: 21.5cm .
Blade length : 9.5cm .
Blade thickness : 5mm .
Handle Length : 9.5cm .
Much Weight : 150g .
Sheath: kydex thermo format
Tsuka -ito : black cotton on same ( ray skin )
Menuki , Seppa , shitodome : bronze

Notes: one piece - certificate of authenticity signed craftsman

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

Blade: carbon steel - not sharpened
Hamon: in style to notice
Hi: -
Blade length (without habaki): 68.5cm.
Motohaba: 3.1cm.
Sakihaba: 2.1cm.
Sori: 2cm.
Blade thickness: 8mm.
Kissaki: 4cm.
Tsukamaki length: 26cm.
Total length: 105cm.
Weight: 1120g.
Balance: advanced, 12cm from tsuba
Saya: black lacquered wood with gold-colored engravings
Tsuka-gawa: black leather on same (purebred leather) white
Sageo: gray cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: antique metal with gilding
Habaki and Menuki: golden metal
Seppa: golden metal
Notes: can be disassembled with a double mekugi - the sword is accompanied by a cotton bag, a black lacquered wooden support and a maintenance kit - this sword is not accompanied by film licenses but we also offer it with a good quality level

Reproduction of the sword used by Connor MacLeod in the movie Highlander. Made by the Spanish Marto.

Blade: mirror-polished 440 stainless steel, not sharp
Hamon: irregular
Hi: not present
Total length: 104 cm
Blade length: 69 cm
Weight: 1100 g.
Saya: shiny black metal
Sageo: black cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: in antiqued copper

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.

These craftsmanships are distinguished by their classical lineage and their functional quality, which blends well with traditional production techniques and materials used. The blades are hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC, after which they have been hammered by hand, the back and sides are clad with clay and the thread is retreaded to 60 HRC for 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: high-carbon DNH7 steel with selective clay 40 / 60HRC clay and high degree of mirror polishing.
Hamon: Gunome style
Bo-Hi: absent
Total Length: 23.3cm.
Blade length: 11.8cm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Balance: on guard
Length Grip: 8.5cm.
Weight: 136g.
Saya: black lacquered wood with buffalo horn finishes
Tsuka-ito: Black cotton on the same (white skin) white
Sageo: absent
Fuchi and Kashira: in buffalo horn
Menuki: bronze
Habakia: Copper
Notes: Sold with silk sheath and cordura carrying case.