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

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: -

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.

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: -

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.

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