tanto and aikuchi

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.

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

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.

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.

Splendido O-Kibati con lama forgiata a mano in carbone con tempra differenziata all'argilla; montatura shirasaya in legno di magnolia e corno di bufalo, realizzato interamente a mano.

Lama: Acciaio DNH7 ad alto tenore di carbonio forgiato a mano a tempra differenziata
Hi: Assente
Habaki: Bronzo
Tsuka: Legno di magnolia
Saya: Legno di magnolia
Lunghezza lama: 125 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 240 mm
Peso: 140 g.

Nota: Essendo coltelli artigianali, e differendo leggermente per finiture l'uno dall'altro, il coltello da voi ordinato potrebbe non essere identico a quello rappresentato nelle immagini.

Splendido Mitsubati con lama forgiata a mano in carbone con tempra differenziata all'argilla; montatura shirasaya in legno e corno di bufalo, realizzato interamente a mano.

Lama: Acciaio DNH7 ad alto tenore di carbonio forgiato a mano a tempra differenziata 60/40 HRC
Hi: Assente
Habaki: Bronzo
Tsuka: Legno
Saya: Legno
Lunghezza lama: 75mm.
Lunghezza totale: 160mm.
Peso: 70g.

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