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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Like new, never used
* Available on the market: Difficult to find / Made to order
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Nylon pouch with zip
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: /
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/sport/military

Type of production: MidTech
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: titanium and G10
Blade length: 103mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 132mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: on the guard
Weight: 168g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type, on ball bearings
Locking Mechanism: FrameLock with additional slider safety
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Previously purchased knife from a private collection

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Retired from a private collection, previously purchased and professionally resharpened
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Available on the market: 2017 model - available in different configurations and steels
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: Minimal signs of resharpening
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Pouch with zip
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/sport/military

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: blackwashed titanium
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm behind the guard
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Flipper on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: collection/sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -

Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.

Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.

The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.

Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.

In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.

Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.

In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Like New
* Commercially available 2018 Exemplar; currently offering other variants in other configurations.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collectible/sporting/military

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade treatment: blackwash
Handle: integral, machined titanium from solid, blackwash finish
Blade length: 103mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Length closed: 132mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Thickness when closed: 16mm.
Weight: 191g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type, on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium, machined from billet
Packaging: plastic case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: entirely designed and built by Andre De Villiers in his own workshop

Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of production: MidTech (partially mechanized craft production)
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: PVD titanium with G10 insert
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 114mm.
Total length: 206mm.
Thickness when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 150g.
Opening: Carson Flipper system on ball bearings
Closure: Button Lock with additional safety
Clip: titanium, laser engraved
Packaging: Nylon pouch with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of production: MidTech (partially mechanized craft production)
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM SW35VN
Blade finish: Dual Tone - Sandblasted and Satin finish
Handle: Titanium Dual Tone with Fat Carbon Snake Skin insert
Blade Length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Length closed: 130mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Thickness when closed: 17mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 248g.
Opening: carson Flipper system on ball bearings
Closure: Frame Lock with removable stainless steel clapper
Clip: Titanium Dual Tone, machined from billet, removable and reversible
Packaging: Nylon pouch with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

The Kudu Hunter fixed-blade knife offers an excellent balance between form and function: the wide drop point blade is reminiscent of its predecessor model Harpoon, but without the dedicated thumb rest. The handle is extremely comfortable for different types of grips, and its shape does not cause fatigue during long periods of use. The Kydex scabbard has a Kydex belt loop that allows you to switch between normal belt carry and scout carry, right or left handed, with ease. This is truly an excellent "all-around" design by Andre.


Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of manufacture: midtech
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: full tang, stainless steel M390
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 205g.
Sheath: carbon fiber-effect kydex with multi-position belt attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: designed and made entirely by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Cambodia
Blade: in DNH7 carbon steel with 40 / 60HRC selective hardening
Blade treatment: -
Handle: stingray leather
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Thick when closed: 25mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 188g.
Closure: liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: cordura bag
Packaging: -
Note: -

Intended use: sports / collection

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Cambodia
Blade: in DNH7 carbon steel with 40 / 60HRC selective hardening
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Water Buffalo Horn
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 137mm.
Total length: 205mm.
Thick when closed: 23mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 146 g.
Closure: folding with friction
Clip: -
Sheath: Cordura bag
Packaging: -
Note: -

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.

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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.

Intended use: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisan
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: dual tone satin
Handle: titanium anodized
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Length closed: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balancing: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 212g.
Opening: Flipper type on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium anodized, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports / military

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black
Handle: Black titanium
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balance: 2cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 212g.
Opening: Flipper on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: anodised titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport / military

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: full tang, in N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: G10
Blade length: 106mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balancing: set back, at 2cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 216g.
Sheath: in kydex, acon Tek-Lok attacks
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports / military

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: full tang, in N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: G10
Blade length: 106mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balancing: set back, at 2cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 216g.
Sheath: in kydex, with Tek-Lok type attacks
Packaging: -
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: artisan
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in steel D2
Blade treatment: satin
Handle: in steel, with inserts in Jaracanda briarwood
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Balancing: set back to 2cm from the guard branch
Weight: 164g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: BackLock
Clip: absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co Stainless Steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: in steel, with ebony wood inserts
Blade length: 52mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2mm.
Length closed: 72mm.
Total length: 124mm.
Thick when closed: 8.5mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 44g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: BackLock
Clip: Absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: in steel, with abalone inserts
Blade length: 52mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2mm.
Length closed: 72mm.
Total length: 124mm.
Thick when closed: 8.5mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 44g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slipjoint
Clip: Absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in D2 steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: steel with Jaracanda briar inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Balance: 2 cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 120 g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slip Joint (without blade lock)
Clip: -
Packaging: cordura case with ADV tactical logos
Notes: Designed and manufactured by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport / military

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co steel
Blade treatment: PVD blackwash
Handle: titanium blackwash PVD
Blade length: 77mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 102mm.
Total length: 177mm.
Thick when closed: 11.7mm.
Balancing: set back, at 2cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 108g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: marked as "prototype" - designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Steel with Rosewood wood inserts
Blade Length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 164g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closing: Back Lock
Clip: -
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports / military

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Dual Tone titanium anodized
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balance: 2cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 212g.
Opening: Flipper on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: anodised titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: black titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: black stonewash
Handle: Titanium stonewash
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 222g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: green titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: black titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade Treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Titanium Desert
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 223mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 216g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Titanium bronze with carbon fiber insert
Blade Length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 142g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: blue titanium
Blade Length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 144g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in D2 steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: steel with Jaracanda briar inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Balance: 2 cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 120 g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slip Joint (without blade lock)
Clip: -
Packaging: cordura case with ADV tactical logos
Notes: Designed and manufactured by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports

Type of production: Artisan
Production Lama: Cambodia
Blade: DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Water Buffalo Horn
Blade length: about 76mm.
Blade thickness: about 3mm.
Closed length: about 103mm.
Total length: about 180mm.
Thick when closed: about 15mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: about 120g.
Closure: without blade lock
Clip: -
Sheath: cordura bag
Packaging: -
Note: -

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: stingray leather
Blade length: about 50mm.
Blade thickness: approx 4mm.
Closed Length: about 82mm.
Total length: about 145m.
Thick when closed: about 15mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 78g.
Lock: Liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: sheath
package:
Notes: -

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original line, but functional, well that is coupled alletradizionali manufacturing techniques and materials used.
The blades are in fact hardened coal until Adavere a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after having been hand-hammered, back and sides are covered with clay and the wire refreshed to 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, flexibility and penetration. The knife is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and finished in every detail.

Blade: Stainless DNH7
manicatura: wood
Blade length: 130 mm.
Handle Length: 70 mm.
Blade Thickness: 4.5 mm.
Total length: 270 mm.
Sheath: Leather brown handmade
Weight: 106 g.

Note: Being craft knives, and finishes for slightly differing from each other, the knife itself may not be identical to that represented in the images.

These handmade knives are distinguished by their original line, but functional, well that is coupled alletradizionali manufacturing techniques and materials used.
The blades are in fact hardened coal until Adavere a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after having been hand-hammered, back and sides are covered with clay and the wire refreshed to 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, flexibility and penetration. Each knife is then polished and sharp hand-polished and finished in every detail.

Blade: Stainless DNH7
manicatura: Micarta
Blade length: 60 mm.
Handle Length: 70 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 164 mm.
Sheath: Leather brown handmade with horizontal mounting of the knife
Weight: 122 g.

Note: Being craft knives, and finishes for slightly differing from each other, the knife itself may not be identical to that represented in the images.

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle: wood plane
Blade length: about 80mm.
Blade thickness: approx 4mm.
Closed Length: about 120mm.
Total length: about 210mm.
Thick when closed: about 20mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 166g.
Lock: Liner lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: bag Cordura
Notes: -

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle material: wood
Blade length: about 65mm.
Blade thickness: about 2mm.
Closed Length: about 154mm.
Total length: about 185mm.
Thick when closed: about 13mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 68g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: bag Cordura
Notes: -

WARNING: technical data of the knife are approximate and vary from knife to knife these are handmade products.

Intended Use: collection / sports

Production Type: Handmade
Production Blade: Cambodia
Blade: carbon steel DNH7
Treatment Lama: -
Handle material: wood
Blade length: about 65mm.
Blade thickness: about 2mm.
Closed Length: about 154mm.
Total length: about 185mm.
Thick when closed: about 13mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 68g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: bag Cordura
Notes: -

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.

Intended use: collectible/sporting

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade Production: Cambodia
Blade: DNH7 carbon steel selective hardening 40/60HRC
Blade Finish: mirror polished
Handle: water buffalo horn
Blade length: about 80mm.
Blade thickness: about 3mm.
Length closed: about 113m.
Total length: about 190mm.
Thickness when closed: about 17mm.
Balance: -
Weight: about 58g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: leather pouch
Packaging: -
Notes: each knife is handmade and differs minimally in size, weights and aesthetics

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 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

The symbolic meaning of love knife, so you call the knife produced specifically to be exchanged between engaged, is twofold: - given to man symbolizes the incitement to the courage, virility, to prevail in the social context - given the woman takes the significance of accepting the commitment to defend their honor and the faith given to the blood. For both finally assume the archaic ritual significance to sanction the signing of a contract not yet institutionalized.

The handle is decorated with classic "dice eyes" that are meant to turn the knife in a valuable amulet against the evil eye. After marriage these knives were usually hung on the wall above the bed.

Blade: Stainless Steel 420
Handle: white deer with .925 silver and onyx stones set
Blade length: 105m.
Blade Thickness: 25mm.
Closed Length: 134mm
Overall length: 240mm.
Weight: 102g.