CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN KATANA HANDMADE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN KATANA HANDMADE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN KATANA HANDMADE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
Iaito katana sword Full Custom - hanma-sword
$230.00
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Hello:

In order to meet different customer needs, we provide a variety of customization services, such as different steel blades, various sizes of blade, diversified accessories, hamons, shears, ito, bohi, etc

The available options are detailed in each section of the module, and our system is designed to prevent you from choosing incompatible options. Before making a choice, make sure you have read all the instructions and that you carefully read your order before adding the product to the cart.

Please feel free to contact us for more information on these options before placing any order.

The production time of fully customized Katana is from 10 days to 90 days. Although our production time calculation system is relatively accurate, due to the nature of the process, it is impossible to predict the exact production time. There may be delays, especially when the artisan realizes that a part does not meet expectations when assembling the sword. Delays do not result in cancellations, order changes or refunds. All orders are final.

Blade specifications
Blade bottom width ~31 mm
Blade tip width ~ 21mm
Thickness of blade bottom ~ 7mm
Thickness of blade tip ~ 2.6mm
C: The blade is full tang?
H: yes, our all japanese is full tang.  

c: can i customize these katana swords?

H: yes, all japanese swords accept customize work. please check here

 

Iaito Iaito Customizations Open

We Accept Any Customize Work Of Katana Swords, We Have Customized A Lot Of Unique Swords For Our Customers. For Customers Who Don't Know Exact Details Of The Sword But Want To Design A Unique Dream Sword, You Can Choose From The Following Koshirae, Saya And Blade Etc Listed. Simply Send Us Your Customize Options Through Ebay Message System After We Will Create The High Quality Sword For You Soon And Keep Your Mind Of Your Sword. Have You Seen Your Dream Sword For Sale On Another Website But The Price So High Than Your Expectant? Please Contact Our With The Sword Original Edition Pictures And Details, We Can Make The Sword At A Cost-Effective Price For You And Confirm Final Details. After Start Make Sword Unto Finished And Take Pictures Let You Confirm Consignment.

Blade Length

Blade Length - hanma-sword
Blade Length - hanma-sword
Blade Length - hanma-sword
Blade Length - hanma-sword
Blade Length - hanma-sword
Blade Length - hanma-sword

Length: This Is Just A Reference Size Chart, We Recommend You To Ask Your Sensei For Choosing The Most Suitable Size For Your Katana.

Please also make sure to consult your teacher to check that the size table below is applicable to your school.

Your height Length for men Length for women
~ 150 cm 2.20shaku/66.7cm/26.3” N/A
~ 155 cm 2.25shaku/68.2cm/26.9” 2.20 shaku / 66.6 cm
~ 160 cm 2.30shaku/69.7cm/27.4” 2.25 shaku / 68.2 cm
~ 165 cm 2.35shaku/71.2cm/28.0” 2.30 shaku / 69.6 cm
~ 170 cm 2.40shaku/72.7cm/28.6” 2.35 shaku / 71.2 cm
~ 175 cm 2.45shaku/74.3cm/29.3” 2.40 shaku / 72.7 cm
~ 180 cm 2.50shaku/75.8cm/29.8” 2.45 shaku / 74.2 cm
~ 185 cm 2.55shaku/77.3cm/30.4” 2.50 shaku / 75.8 cm
~ 190 cm 2.60shaku/78.8cm/31.0” 2.55 shaku / 77.3 cm
Up to 200 cm 2.65shaku/80.3cm/31.6” NA
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword
Blade Hamon - hanma-sword

The Hamon is a visual effect created on the blade by the hardening process.
In the case of real blades made of steel, clay is applied on the blade prior to the cooling process, and the difference in hardness between the edge and the rest of the blade results in this line called "Hamon". It outlines the transition between the region of harder martensitic steel at the blade's edge and the softer pearlitic steel at the center and back of the sword. This difference in hardness is the goal of the whole process; the appearance is purely a side effect but the Hamon became a very important artistic feature that defines the level of mastery of the swordsmith. Iaito being made from an alloy, the Hamon is printed by depolishing the blade using specific patterns and Jisei's craftsmen do their best to reproduce the most famous Hamon.

The Suguha, Midare, Notare and Gunome Hamon are standardized Hamon. They are a kind of mix between the most common type of existing Hamon. All other models are fairly faithfull reproductions of Hamon existing on antique blades. Hamon are named either by the name of the Samurai who possessed the sword (for famous swords) or the name of the swordsmith (for the most famous swordsmith). Their price depends on the quantity of work needed to reproduce them.

Blade Groove
handmade shinkne groove
standard groove
Blade Groove
handmade shinkne groove
standard groove

The groove, called “Hi” or “Bohi” in Japanese, has several purposes; it can make the blade lighter and more flexible or help draining the blood for instance, but some options are simply aesthetic (like Marudome). There are two kinds of options. One kind concerns the groove itself (standard, deep or no groove). These options are not available on lightweight blades. The other kind concerns the finish (Kakinagashi, 5 Bun Dome and Shinken hi). Of course, there are no finish available when the option is "without groove".

  • Standard groove: the most classical groove.
  • Deep groove: deeper groove than standard. It is useful to get a lighter blade and move the balance towards the Tsuka. It might also make the sound louder during cuts. Impossible to craft in the case of lightweight blades. The deep groove removes around 50 g from the blade's weight.
  • Double groove (full custom Iaito only): consists in two shallow and thin grooves instead of one. The final weight of the blade is slightly superior to a standard groove (when combined with the finish options bellow, the cost of the finish is applied twice, once per groove). The standard finish for the bottom of the blade (Hi-dome) is Kakinagashi. "Standard Hi-dome" cannot be selected.
  • Without groove: this option makes the blade heavier. Removing the groove increases the total weight by about 50 g on standard blades, and up to 150 g on heavy blades. The whistling sound disappears almost completely.
  • Hi Dome: Standard: the groove has an ogival shape and stops approximately 4 cm from the Habaki.
  • Hi Dome: Kakinagashi: the groove goes on under the Habaki. It makes the blade even lighter and moves the balance of the blade further towards the Tsuka.
  • Hi Dome: 5 Bun Dome: the groove is moved closer to the Habaki (1.5 to 2 cm). It makes the blade slightly lighter and moves the balance of the blade towards the Tsuka.
  • Hi Dome: Marudome: The groove is manually carved in a round shape on the Habaki end, similarly to most Shinken blades. This option is purely aesthetic.
  • Hi Saki: Shinken: this kind of finish looks like the grooves that can be found on Shinken. The tips of the grooves where it connects with the Kissaki (tip of the blade) are manually and delicately crafted so that both merge very naturally in the form of a triangle (standard groove have an ogival shape). This option is particularly good-looking.
Blade Engraving (optional) - hanma-sword
Blade Engraving (optional) - hanma-sword
Blade Engraving (optional) - hanma-sword
Blade Engraving (optional) - hanma-sword
Due to the space necessary for the engraving, this option is incompatible with the following groove options: Kakinagashi and 5 bun dome.

This service is a handmade engraving at the bottom of the blade. The engraving is made by a master artisan independent from the main workshop, which explains the cost.

  • The engraving comes between the Habaki and the groove.
  • It is possible to engrave on either side, Omote or Ura, or both sides at the same time.
    - Omote: the side that faces the outside (visible to others) when the sword is in its Saya at your hip.
    - Ura: the side that faces the inside (not visible to others) when the sword is in its Saya at your hip.
  • The maximum of letters without modifying the groove is 2 letters per side.
  • It is possible to engrave in English and Japanese only. Other languages would be considered as logo engraving (see below for this option)..

Please use the "instruction" field to type the details of your engraving. Specify which letters goes to which side. You can also attach an image. Engravings are done manually by an expert craftsman. It can take more than an hour for each caracter. Only text can be engraved with this service.

If you do not have a clear understanding of your engraving request, please contact us prior to placing your order.

For "logo/design" engraving, please contact us prior to placing your order. Undiscussed logo/design demands or demands for other languages than English or Japanese will be ignored.

Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword
Tsuba - hanma-sword

The Tsuba is the guard for the sword and has the function to protect the hand from the opponent's blade but also from having one's hand sliding onto the blade during Tsuki (thrust) techniques.
It though has two more qualities: aesthetic and balance adjustment. During the Edo period, the Tsuba turned progressively into a decorative ornament, often generously worked, giving every sword a personal and special touch.

The Tsuba can present one or two holes on the sides that were used to draw the Kogatana (small knife) or Kogai (hair spike) that were fitted inside the sides of the Saya. The Tsuba used to be made by entire dynasties of craftsmen who only specialized in that particular field, almost vanished in the present time.

The average weight of a standard Tsuba is 100 g.
A heavy Tsuba (> 100 g) will tend to shift the balance downwards the handle, making the Iaito easier to handle whereas a light Tsuba (< 100 g) will push the balance towards the Kissaki, the tip of the blade. The latter one is recommended if you decide to focus on cutting training. You will find below some photos of all our Tsuba but also details on size, material, and weight.

Please note that the pictures above only display the front side of the Tsuba. You can find pictures of the back side on each standalone Tsuba product page.

Tsuba Technical Specifications

Code Name Description Material Dimensions Weight
T-001-4IR4 Tomoe Umebachi Double comma and plum flowers Blackened Iron 78 mm x 78 mm x 4 mm 97 g
T-003-4IR4 Kagecho Butterfly shadow Blackened Iron 78 mm x 76.5 mm x 4 mm 65 g
T-006-1IR4 Karakusa Amime Arabesque mesh Blackened Iron 81 mm x 82.5 mm x 4 mm 86 g
T-007-1IR4 Matsu Sukashi Three pine trees Blackened Iron 77.5 mm x 76 mm x 4.5 mm 80 g
T-008-1IR4 Kinai Ryu Wrapped dragon Blackened Iron 75 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm 103 g
T-008-1IR4-S Kinai Ryu (small) Wrapped dragon (small) Blackened Iron 69 mm x 69 mm x 3.5 mm 66 g
T-012-1IR4 Sasa Sukashi Bamboo leaves Blackened Iron 79 mm x 79 mm x 4 mm 95 g
T-012-1SU9 Sasa Sukashi Bamboo leaves Blackened stainless steel 79 mm x 79 mm x 4 mm 95 g
T-013-1IR4 Sharin ni Kiku Sukashi Coach wheel & chrysanthemum Blackened Iron 79 mm x 79 mm x 5 mm 92 g
T-013-1SU9 Sharin ni Kiku Sukashi Coach wheel & chrysanthemum Blackened stainless steel 79 mm x 79 mm x 5 mm 97 g
T-014-1IR4 Owari Owari style design Blackened Iron 79 mm x 77 mm x 4.5 mm 72 g
T-015-1IR4 Kikuka Sukashi Chrysantemum Blackened Iron 78 mm x 79.5 mm x 3.5 mm 70 g
T-016-1IR4 Kiku Sukashi Chrysantemum Blackened Iron 81.5 mm x 80 mm x 4 mm 72 g
T-017-3IR4 Hijikata Hijikata style design Blackened Iron 80 mm x 73 mm x 4 mm 137.5 g
T-018-1IR4 Namako Sukashi Sea cucumber design Blackened Iron 75.5 mm x 74.5 mm x 5 mm 101 g
T-018-1SU9 Namako Sukashi Sea cucumber design Blackened stainless steel 75.5 mm x 74.5 mm x 5 mm 101 g
T-019-4IR4 Higo Mokko Higo style shape with Mokko Kamon Blackened Iron 84.5 mm x 77 mm x 4 mm 135 g
T-021-4IR3 Kasuga Karakusa Kasuga style with gold arabesque Copper plated iron with gold gilding 83.5 mm x 76 mm x 4.5 mm 161 g
T-022-1IR3 Sakura Uma Cherry blossom and horses Copper plated iron with gold & silver gilding 78 mm x 72 mm x 3 mm 115 g
T-023-1IR3 Kibamusha Samurai on horseback Copper plated iron with gold & silver gilding 77 mm x 73 mm x 4 mm 106 g
T-032-1IR3 Yasha to Musha Epic fight between a Samurai and god Yasha Copper plated iron with gold & silver gilding 81.5 mm x 76.5 mm x 4.5 mm 94 g
T-033-1IR4 Ume Take Japanese apricot tree & bamboo Blackened Iron 77.5 mm x 78.5 mm x 3.5 mm 65 g
T-035-1IR4 Ume Japanese apricot tree Blackened Iron 83 mm x 77 mm x 3.5 mm 117 g
T-035-1SU9 Ume Japanese apricot tree Blackened stainless steel 83 mm x 77 mm x 3.5 mm 112 g
T-036-1IR4 Myoga Japanese ginger Blackened Iron 79 mm x 78 mm x 3 mm 100 g
T-037-1IR4 Hanetomoe Comma shaped feathers Blackened Iron 69 mm x 69 mm x 6 mm 110 g
T-038-1IR4 Ajiro Wickerwork Blackened Iron 74.5 mm x 71 mm x 3.5 mm 123 g
T-039-1IR4 Kari Wild geese Blackened Iron 78.5 mm x 73 mm x 4 mm 71 g
T-041-1IR4 Kinai Kinai style design (Edo period design) Blackened Iron 76.5 mm x 74 mm x 3.5 mm 67 g
T-042-1IR4 Mukai Tsuru Sukashi Two facing cranes Blackened Iron 73 mm x 70 mm x 4 mm 76 g
T-043-1IR4 Sankosho Varja (intrument for buddist rituals) Blackened Iron 75 mm x 77 mm x 4 mm 94 g
T-044-1IR4 Dakimyoga Karigane Japanese ginger Blackened Iron 79 mm x 77 mm x 5 mm 82 g
T-045-1IR4 Washi Eagle Blackened Iron 97 mm x 92 mm x 3 mm 205 g
T-046-4IR4 Hanzo Hanzo style design Blackened Iron 78.5 mm x 78 mm x 4 mm 105 g
T-048-1IR4 Sasa Bamboo leaves Blackened Iron 83 mm x 81 mm x 4.5 mm 111 g
T-049-4IR4 Nanako Grainy design Blackened Iron 75 mm x 71 mm x 4 mm 119 g
T-050-2IR4 Satsuma nami Chidori Waves & plovers of Satsuma (region) Blackened Iron 71 mm x 67.5 mm x 4 mm 106 g
T-051-4IR4 Bonji Bonji "A" that means "All mighty" and refers to all gods & Bonji "MA" refering to the god of wealth. Blackened Iron 79.5 mm x 75 mm x 2.5 mm 92 g
T-052-1IR4 Unen Burning clouds Blackened Iron 81 mm x 82 mm x 6.5 mm 123 g
T-055-1IR4 Take Sukashi Bamboo Blackened Iron 83.5 mm x 84 mm x 4.5 mm 94 g
T-056-1IR4 Sasa Ogi Bamboo & foldin fans Blackened Iron 80 mm x 80 mm x 4 mm 99 g
T-061-1IR4 Matsu ni Taka Pine tree & falcon Blackened Iron 80 mm x 76 mm x 4 mm 101 g
T-062-1IR4 Shishi Botan Sukashi Shishi (mystical lion) & peony tree Blackened Iron 84 mm x 79 mm x 3 mm 85.5 g
T-063-4IR4 Umebachi Sukashi Umebachi Kamon (Japanese apricot design) Blackened Iron 76 mm x 67 mm x 4.5 mm 128 g
T-064-4IR4 Hyotan Sukashi Calabash Blackened Iron 80 mm x 79 mm x 3.5 mm 100 g
T-065-4IR4 Nihiki Double symetrical design Blackened Iron 79 mm x 72.5 mm x 4.5 mm 99 g
T-066-4IR4 Sakura Sukashi Cherry blossom Blackened Iron 76.5 mm x 76 mm x 4.5 mm 94 g
T-066-4IR4-S Sakura Sukashi (small) Cherry blossom Blackened Iron 70 mm x 70 mm x 3 mm 57 g
T-067-4IR4 Sangakuen Sukashi Three circles Blackened Iron 72.5 mm x 73 mm x 4.5 mm 88 g
T-068-2IR4 Tombo Sukashi Dragonfly Blackened Iron 78.5 mm x 74 mm x 4.5 mm 90 g
T-069-4IR4 Onodaimoku Hatchet & Daimoku book design Blackened Iron 78.5 mm x 73 mm x 4.5 mm 140 g
T-070-4IR4 Raiun Sukashi Thunder cloud Blackened Iron 76 mm x 77 mm x 4.5 mm 89.5 g
T-071-4IR2 Guribori Guribori pattern design Silver plated iron 74 mm x 69 mm x 3 mm 83 g
T-072-4BR2 Mukai Kagecho Sukashi Facing butterfly shadows Silver plated brass 74.5 mm x 72.5 mm x 3 mm 50 g
T-073-4IR2 Yokogumo ni Matsu Wall of clouds in pine trees Silver plated iron 76 mm x 71.5 mm x 4 mm 69 g
T-074-4IR4 Hitotsudomoe ni Kasumi Mist & comma design Blackened Iron 76 mm x 75.5 mm x 3 mm 80 g
T-075-4IR4 Icho Sukashi Ginkgo tree Blackened Iron 74.5 mm x 70.5 mm x 3.5 mm 75 g
T-076-3IR4 Yaguruma Sukashi Arrow wheel Blackened Iron 74.5 mm x 72.5 mm x 4.5 mm 87 g
T-077-3IR4 Gemon A Shinshu bouddhism proverb saying that true Dharma is lawless Blackened Iron 83 mm x 75 mm x 3.5 mm 128 g
T-078-1IR4 Danryu Sukashi Dragon Blackened Iron 78.5 mm x 74.5 mm x 5 mm 118 g
T-079-1IR4 Namigashira Sukashi Wave crest Blackened Iron 73 mm x 70 mm x 5.5 mm 92 g
T-080-1IR4 Shinryu Sukashi Dragon Blackened Iron 76 mm x 76 mm x 5 mm 128 g
T-081-1IR4 Namiguruma Sukashi Circling wave Blackened Iron 76.5 mm x 75 mm x 4 mm 97 g
T-082-1IR4 Nami ni Koi Sukashi Wave & Koi carp Blackened Iron 74.5 mm x 72 mm x 4.5 mm 104 g
T-083-2IR4 Kagome Woven bambou pattern Blackened Iron 75.5 mm x 72.5 mm x 4 mm 85 g
T-084-3IR4 Ameryu Sukashi Rain & Dragon Blackened Iron 82 mm x 76.5 mm x 3.5 mm 116 g
T-084-3IR4-S Ameryu Sukashi (small) Rain & Dragon Blackened Iron 76 mm x 71 mm x 3.5 mm 100 g
T-085-3IR4 Shiyomon Shiho Inome Sukashi Shiyomon pattern & 4 wild boar eyes (heart shape, linked to Japanese bouddhism) Blackened Iron 76 mm x 75 mm x 4 mm 100 g
T-086-3IR4 Matsukawa Bishimon Sukashi Pine bark & Diamon pattern Blackened Iron 76.5 mm x 75 mm x 4 mm 95 g
T-087-3IR4 Marugata Kamon Sukashi Flowers in round shape Blackened Iron 76.5 mm x 74.5 mm x 3.5 mm 65 g
T-088-3IR4 Mokkogata Kamon Sukashi Flowers in Mokko shape Blackened Iron 79 mm x 77.5 mm x 3.5 mm 76 g
T-089-3IR4 Hirata Namako Sukashi Hirata shape & sea cucumber Blackened Iron 77 mm x 69 mm x 4 mm 97 g
T-090-3IR4 Juboku Urigata Muji Tsuba Juboku Uri shape - Plain Blackened Iron 80 mm x 75.5 mm x 3.5 mm 120 g
T-090-3IR4-S Juboku Urigata Muji Tsuba (small) Juboku Uri shape - Plain Blackened Iron 75 mm x 71 mm x 3.5 mm 106 g
T-091-3IR4 Hirata Kiku Sukashi Hirata shape & chrysantemum Blackened Iron 77.5 mm x 71 mm x 4 mm 100 g
T-092-3IR4 Kata Marugata Muji Tsuba Round plain Tsuba Blackened Iron 77 mm x 69 mm x 4 mm 131 g
T-092-3IR4-S Kata Marugata Muji Tsuba (small) Round plain Tsuba Blackened Iron 72 mm x 65 mm x 4.5 mm 118 g
T-901-2BR9 Hamidashi Tsuba A very special kind of small Tsuba Silver plated brass 58.5 mm x 44.5 mm x 8 mm 100 g
T-901-3BR9 Hamidashi Tsuba A very special kind of small Tsuba Copper plated brass - Blackened 58.5 mm x 44.5 mm x 8 mm 100 g
T-902-2BR9 Hamidashi Tsuba A very special kind of small Tsuba Silver plated brass 60 mm x 48.5 mm x 8 mm 110 g
T-902-3BR9 Hamidashi Tsuba A very special kind of small Tsuba Copper plated brass - Blackened 60 mm x 48.5 mm x 8 mm 110 g
T-903-3IR4 Unryu Tachi Dragon & clouds Blackened Iron 80 mm x 75.5 mm x 4 mm 136 g
[JS] Tsuba is also sold separately.
Habaki & Seppa - hanma-sword
Habaki & Seppa - hanma-sword
Habaki & Seppa - hanma-sword
Habaki & Seppa - hanma-sword
Habaki & Seppa - hanma-sword
Habaki & Seppa - hanma-sword

The habaki is the piece of metal circling the base of the blade. It has the two main purposes, locking the tsuba in place, maintaining the sword in the Saya.
Unlike Shinken Habaki, that can be incredibly expensive, Iaito Habaki are standardized and gently forced in place. This means that it is not recommended to remove/change the Habaki on a Iaito blade.
Habaki are made of brass and available in two different design, standard and Shonai (antique design) and 3 different finishes, black (oxydized), gold plated and silver plated. Note that due to the oxydation process, it is not possible to blacken the Shonai design.

The seppa are washers used in front and behind the tsuba to tighten the fittings, made of copper. They are mandatory to keep the Tsuba in place securely.
They are available in black (oxydized), gold plated and silver plated.

[JS] Habaki & Seppa is also sold separately.
Tsuka Length - hanma-sword

The Tsuka, or handle, is made of Japanese hackbery wood. On a Shinken, the Same is a piece of shark skin wrapped around the wood to reinforce the Tsuka structure. However, to make the cost reasonable, Tsuka on Iaito only feature smaller pieces of shark skin that are embedded in the wood on each side, the purpose being only aesthetic.

The length of the Tsuka is measured including the Fuchi and Kashira. Depending on the kind of Tsukaito (cotton, silk, leather), the length of the Tsuka can be adapted slightly to get a fine result.
In most schools, the length of the Tsuka should be enough to put one hand of the practitioner three time (that is, there should be a space equivalent to one hand between your hands when you hold the sword).
The length of the Tsuka will also be rather important regarding the balance of the Iaito. If you want to keep a standard balance, we recommend that you follow the indications below.

Blade Length Recommended Tsuka Length
2.20 ~ 2.25 Shaku blade 7.5 ~ 8 sun Tsuka
2.30 ~ 2.35 Shaku blade 8 ~ 8.5 sun Tsuka
2.40 ~ 2.45 Shaku blade 8.5 ~ 9 sun Tsuka
2.50 ~ 2.55 Shaku blade 9 ~ 9.5 sun Tsuka
2.60 ~ 2.70 Shaku blade 9.5 ~ 10 sun Tsuka
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword
Tsuka Shape - hanma-sword

There are 3 major Tsuka shapes: standard with a a slight curvature, Ryugo with a form of hourglass (squeezed at the center) and straight without any curvature.
The Ryugo shape is characteristic of Tsuka mounted with large Fuchi/Kashira and for which the user wants to keep a relatively thin Tsuka despite the Fuchi/Kashira size.
The straight shape is more common on relatively straight swords and may be of interest in some old Koryu schools.

Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword
Tsukaito - hanma-sword

The Tsukaito has two main purposes: it serves as a grip and it holds the Tsuka tightly together. A tightly wrapped Tsuka is extremely important for security.

Cotton allows a better absorbtion of the sweat but is less durable than silk and leather. It is the standard option on most Iaito.
Silk feels a little harder and may not be recommended for beginners but has a significantly longer lifespan.
Leather does not absorbs sweat but offers an excellent grip and is the most durable material. Leather is available in standard and suede version (napped finish). The latter has a slightly better grip, it keeps dye better and is therefore available in more colors than standard leather; it is, however, slightly less durable.

Please be aware that since those materials are made traditionally, colors can slightly vary depending on the batch.
In general, the Tsukaito is of the same color as the Sageo to keep the fitting harmonious, but this is not mandatory and you can select two different colors if you like.

The Tsukamaki is how the tsukaito (cord) is wrapped on the Tsuka. Hinerimaki is the standard wrapping, known by all practitionners.
Ikkanmaki is a very specific wrapping that makes the center of the Tsuka flat. This is a popular wrapping in Iai schools with an important number of single handed techniques/moves.
In order secure the Menuki correctly, the cord goes over the Menuki on each side (which may significantly hide the Menuki on the smaller ones).

[JS] Tsukaito is also sold separately.
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword
Tsuka Same - hanma-sword

The Samekawa or "shark skin" is the part under the Tsukaito. Despite being called a "samekawa", and because shark hunting isn't really a thing nowadays, stingray skin is used instead. Its main purpose is to keep the Tsukaito in place and to reinforce the Tsuka structure. The same is sanded and polished in order to produce a durable high quality type of leather.
On live blades (Shinken) mount, the Same is a "maki same", wrapper around the Tsuka wood. However, for cost reasons, Iaito Tsuka are made with two rectangular pieces of same embedded in the Tsuka. This is called Tanzaku-same.

Tanzaku-same exists in two different quality. The standard one, which is a piece of lower grade skin, and the high quality one, which is a piece of higher grade skin that contains an "Oyatsubu" (Navel Knot). Since there's only one navel knot (which is actually located on the spine of the stingray) per stingray skin, this is the most prised and expensive part of the skin.

The Hara-awasegise, or Makisame, is a large piece of stingray skin wrapper around the Tsuka. It makes the Tsuka slightly bigger, but more importantly, very strongly reinforce the Tsuka structure and offers a much better grip to the Tsukaito for maximum durability. The Makisame option is made the exact same way Shinken same are made.

The same color is usually white, sometimes black, and more rarely wine-reddish (Anshu).
The Anshu Togidashi option is a classic Anshu (red) finished same that is topped with black lacquer, then polished in order to remove some of the red and black lacquer from the surface. It gives a white/red contrast.
For the Jidai option, the beige color comes from a natural dye that is obtained by mixing different plants. The color evolves with time, giving more personality to the same.
The Anshu Togidashi and Jidai options are not made at the Jisei workshop, but outsourced to a specialized craftsman.

Please note that we also provide a plastic same option for customers concerned about animal protection. The plastic same is only available in white and in black.

Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword
Fuchi/Kashira - hanma-sword

The Fuchi is a hilt collar between the tsuka and the tsuba. It serves as a reinforcment for the Tsuka (handle). The tang of the sword goes into the tsuka through the opening in the fuchi.
The Kashira is a pommel on the end of the tsuka, which serves, similarly to the Fuchi, as reinforcement for the Tsuka (handle). It usually features a hole that is used to secure the tsukaito (wrapping).

The shape of the Tsuka is mainly influenced by the size of the Fuchi and Kashira. Even if you selected the Tsuka shape adjustment above, we recommend selecting large a Fuchi/Kashira set to obtain a thick Tsuka, or of course, a small Fuchi/Kashira set for a thin Tsuka.

Fuchi/Kashira Technical Specifications

Code Name Description Material Fuchi Dim. Kashira Dim.
K-001-2BR2 Hiranami Waves Silver plated brass 40 mm x 22.5 mm x 13 mm 37.5 mm x 19.5 mm x 9 mm
K-001-2BR2-S Hiranami (small) Waves Silver plated brass 38.5 mm x 22 mm x 11.5 mm 35.5 mm x 19 mm x 8 mm
K-001-2SV0 Hiranami Waves Solid Silver 40 mm x 22.5 mm x 13 mm 37 mm x 19 mm x 9 mm
K-002-4CP3 Tsurukame Cranes & turtles Blackened copper with gold gilding 40 mm x 23 mm x 14 mm 35.5 mm x 19 mm x 10 mm
K-004-2BR2 Kago Woven bambou pattern Silver plated brass 40.5 mm x 23 mm x 12.5 mm 38 mm x 18 mm x 9 mm
K-004-2BR2-S Kago (small) Woven bambou pattern Silver plated brass 37 mm x 21 mm x 10.5 mm 35 mm x 16 mm x 7.5 mm
K-004-2BR3 Kago Woven bambou pattern Fuchi: Copper plated brass, blackened Kashira: Copper plated brass with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 23 mm x 12.5 mm 38 mm x 18 mm x 9 mm
K-005-4CP3 Menbo Samurai facial armour Blackened copper with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 22 mm x 14 mm 35.5 mm x 19 mm x 11 mm
K-006-2BR2 Ishime Stony/grainy pattern Silver plated brass 41.5 mm x 23 mm x 13 mm 38 mm x 18.5 mm x 11 mm
K-008-4CP2 Inaho Ear of rice Silver plated copper with gold gilding 40 mm x 23 mm x 13.5 mm 35.5 mm x 19 mm x 10.5 mm
K-009-1BR3 Tora Tiger Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40 mm x 23 mm x 10.5 mm 35.5 mm x 18 mm x 9 mm
K-010-1BR3 Suisen Narcissus Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 14 mm 38 mm x 19 mm x 10 mm
K-011-1BR3 Kachimushi Dragonfly Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold & silver gliding 41.5 mm x 24 mm x 12 mm 37 mm x 19.5 mm x 9.5 mm
K-013-4BR2 Muji Kanagurigata Special "big hole" shaped Kashira (for offensive purposes) Silver plated brass 39 mm x 22 mm x 12 mm 34 mm x 16 mm x 15 mm
K-013-4BR5 Muji Kanagurigata Special "big hole" shaped Kashira (for offensive purposes) Blackened brass 39 mm x 22 mm x 12 mm 34 mm x 16 mm x 15 mm
K-014-1BR3 Kumo Cloud Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 41 mm x 23 mm x 14 mm 37 mm x 19 mm x 12.5 mm
K-015-1BR3 Tengu Tengu (mythical creature) Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40 mm x 24 mm x 13 mm 36 mm x 19 mm x 11 mm
K-016-4CP2 Soten Monk Silver plated copper 40.5 mm x 24 mm x 13.5 mm 35.5 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm
K-017-1BR3 Akikusa Plants which flower in fall Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold & silver gliding 41 mm x 24 mm x 11 mm 34.5 mm x 17.5 mm x 8 mm
K-019-4BR2 Yasurime Filled metal pattern Silver plated brass 43 mm x 23 mm x 12 mm 40 mm x 19.5 mm x 10 mm
K-020-1BR3 Ebi Prawn Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40 mm x 22.5 mm x 10.5 mm 36 mm x 16.5 mm x 9 mm
K-022-1BR2 Kabutobachi Bowl in the shape of a Samurai helmet Silver plated brass 40.5 mm x 24 mm x 11 mm 36.5 mm x 20.5 mm x 10.5 mm
K-023-1BR2 Minoryu Dragon de Mino (Japanese province) Silver plated brass 38 mm x 21 mm x 9 mm 36 mm x 19.5 mm x 10 mm
K-024-1BR2 Shiranami White waves Silver plated brass 40 mm x 22 mm x 9.5 mm 36 mm x 16.5 mm x 13.5 mm
K-025-1BR3 Hichotsuru Flying crane Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 41 mm x 22.5 mm x 11.5 mm 35.5 mm x 17.5 mm x 9 mm
K-027-4CP3 Ryu Dragon Blackened copper with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 13 mm 35.5 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm
K-028-3BR2 Higo Ishime Higo rounded shape, stony/grainy pattern Silver plated brass 42 mm x 2.5 mm x 13 mm 39 mm x 18.5 mm x 18.5 mm
K-028-3BR3 Higo Ishime Higo rounded shape, stony/grainy pattern Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 42 mm x 23.5 mm x 13 mm 39 mm x 18.5 mm x 18.5 mm
K-030-1BR2 Higo Iwame Higo rounded shape, stony/grainy pattern Silver plated brass 40 mm x 22.5 mm x 9 mm 35.5 mm x 16.5 mm x 12.5 mm
K-031-1BR3 Hotaru Fireflies Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 42.5 mm x 25 mm x 12.5 mm 36 mm x 18 mm x 6.5 mm
K-032-2BR2 Bonji Sanskrit letter that represents all gods (Buddha and Kami) Silver plated brass 41 mm x 22.5 mm x 13 mm 37 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm
K-032-2BR2-S Bonji (small) Sanskrit letter that represents all gods (Buddha and Kami) Silver plated brass 38 mm x 21.5 mm x 12 mm 34.5 mm x 16.5 mm x 9.5 mm
K-032-2BR3 Bonj Sanskrit letter that represents all gods (Buddha and Kami) Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold painting 41 mm x 22.5 mm x 13 mm 37 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm
K-032-2SV0 Bonji Sanskrit letter that represents all gods (Buddha and Kami) Solid Silver 41 mm x 23 mm x 13 mm 37 mm x 17.5 mm x 11 mm
K-033-2BR2 Satsuma Chidori Satsuma plover and wave pattern Silver plated brass 42 mm x 23.5 mm x 17.5 mm 39 mm x 18.5 mm x 13 mm
K-033-2BR3 Satsuma Chidori Satsuma plover and wave pattern Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 42 mm x 23.5 mm x 17.5 mm 39 mm x 18.5 mm x 13 mm
K-034-2BR2 Doto Surging waves Silver plated brass 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 11 mm 36.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 10.5 mm
K-034-2BR3 Doto Surging waves Fuchi: Copper plated brass, blackened Kashira: Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 11 mm 36.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 10.5 mm
K-034-2BR3-S Doto (small) Surging waves Fuchi: Copper plated brass, blackened Kashira: Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 37 mm x 21 mm x 9 mm 34 mm x 17 mm x 8.5 mm
K-034-2SV0 Doto Surging waves Solid Silver 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 11 mm 36.5 mm x 18 mm x 10.5 mm
K-035-1BR2 Zuiun ni Ryu Auspicious clouds & dragon Silver plated brass 42.5 mm x 23.5 mm x 11 mm 37 mm x 17.5 mm x 9.5 mm
K-036-4CP0 Musha Warrior Blackened copper 40 mm x 22 mm x 14 mm 35.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 11 mm
K-037-2BR2 Sakura Higo Higo rounded shape, cherry blossom Silver plated brass 41 mm x 24 mm x 10.5 mm 36.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 14 mm
K-037-2BR3 Sakura Higo Higo rounded shape, cherry blossom Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 41 mm x 24 mm x 10.5 mm 36.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 14 mm
K-037-2BR3-S Sakura Higo (small) Higo rounded shape, cherry blossom Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 38 mm x 23 mm x 9.5 mm 34 mm x 17.5 mm x 12.5 mm
K-037-2SV0 Sakura Higo Higo rounded shape, cherry blossom Solid Silver 41 mm x 24 mm x 10.5 mm 36 mm x 18 mm x 14 mm
K-038-4CP2 Mizudori Waterfowl (water bird) Silver plated copper with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 23 mm x 12 mm 35.5 mm x 18.5 mm x 10.5 mm
K-039-4BR2 Tessen Karakusa Clematis flowers & arabesques Silver plated blackened copper 40 mm x 22 mm x 12.5 mm 37 mm x 19 mm x 12 mm
K-039-4BR3 Tessen Karakusa Clematis flowers & arabesques Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40 mm x 22 mm x 12.5 mm 37 mm x 19 mm x 12 mm
K-041-2BR2 Tombo Dragonfly Silver plated brass 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 12 mm 36.5 mm x 17.5 mm x 11 mm
K-041-2BR3 Tombo Dragonfly Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 12 mm 36.5 mm x 17.5 mm x 11 mm
K-041-2SV0 Tombo Dragonfly Solid Silver 40.5 mm x 22.5 mm x 12 mm 36.5 mm x 18 mm x 10.5 mm
K-045-3BR2 Niju Yamaji Double mountain paths Silver plated brass 40 mm x 22 mm x 11 mm 36 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm
K-045-3BR2-S Niju Yamaji (small) Double mountain paths Silver plated brass 37 mm x 21 mm x 10 mm 34 mm x 16 mm x 10 mm
K-045-3BR3 Niju Yamaji Double mountain paths Copper plated brass 40 mm x 22 mm x 11 mm 36 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm
K-045-3SV0 Niju Yamaji Double mountain paths Solid Silver 40 mm x 22.5 mm x 11 mm 36 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm
K-048-4BR2 Hiranami Higo Higo rounded shape, waves Silver plated brass 40 mm x 22.5 mm x 13 mm 38 mm x 16.5 mm x 24 mm
K-051-2BR2 Hachi no Su Honeycomb Silver plated brass 40 mm x 21.5 mm x 11.5 mm 36 mm x 17.5 mm x 11.5 mm
K-051-2BR3 Hachi no Su Honeycomb Fuchi: Copper plated brass, blackened Kashira: Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold gilding 40 mm x 21.5 mm x 11.5 mm 36 mm x 17.5 mm x 11.5 mm
K-051-2SV0 Hachi no Su Honeycomb Solid Silver 40 mm x 22 mm x 12 mm 36 mm x 17.5 mm x 11.5 mm
K-052-2BR2 Matoya Target & arrow Silver plated brass 40 mm x 22 mm x 12 mm 36 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm
K-052-2BR3 Matoya Target & arrow Fuchi: Copper plated brass, blackened, with gold & silver gilding Kashira: Copper plated brass with gold gilding 40 mm x 22 mm x 12 mm 36 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm
K-052-2SV0 Matoya Target & arrow Solid Silver 39.5 mm x 22 mm x 11.5 mm 35.5 mm x 17 mm x 11 mm
K-053-3BR2 Gemon A Shinshu buddhist proverb saying that true Dharma is lawless Silver plated brass 40 mm x 23.5 mm x 15.5 mm 36 mm x 21 mm x 20 mm
K-053-3BR3 Gemon A Shinshu buddhist proverb saying that true Dharma is lawless Silver plated brass with gold gilding 40 mm x 23.5 mm x 15.5 mm 36 mm x 21 mm x 20 mm
[JS] Fuchi/Kashira is also sold separately.
Blade Category

- Dear Customer, We Have Some Kinds Of Blade Material Available, Please Check The Attached Pictures And Description And Tell Us Which Blade You Like, And Except The Following Blades, We Can Also Customize The Blade, Such As: Folded Steel,T-10, 1095, L6 Steel, T8 Or T15 Steel Blade, Please Contact Us Free Anytime:)

Before Choosing The Parts For Your Sword, Please Remember There Are Six Parts To Be Confirmed With The Following Details When Choosing The Customization Options:

Following You Can Get What You Want. All Our Standard Blades Are Available With Customizable Parts, Where You Can Choose From A Large Array Of Koshirae, Habaki, Ito, Sageo And Saya. We Also Can Engrave Your Name Or Something Else You Like On The Blade!!! If You Have Other Mind, Please Send Me A Message Through Email or Skype Messaging System Before Or After You Purchase, Sword Will Be Made According To Your Required.

Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel, T-10 STEEL. L6 Steel , 9260 Spring Steel And 1075 Carbon Steel, Folded Steel, Etc......

Structure: maru, folded steel, Sanmai, Hon-Sanmai, Shihozume, Soshu Kitae, Kobuse, Gomai Etc......

Blade Kissaki
Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword. Starting with the Yokote line, the horizontal line separates the rest of the blade from the tip. There are several types of KISSAKI: o-kissaki, chu kissaki, ko-kissaki, ikubi-kissaki etc.
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Now we provide the following zukuri:

1: Shinogi-Zukuri

Shinogi-Zukuri means a sword which has the SHINOGI-JI.It is also referred to as Hon-Zukuiri.
This shape is very common in TACHI, KATANA and WAKIZASHI while TANTO are usually HIRA-ZUKURI.

2: Shobu-zukuri

Shobu-Zukuri refers to an iris leaf looking sword which has a high SHINOGI-SUJI and a thin MUNE but no YOKOTE.
The sword shape was developed in the middle Kamakura period.
The shape is often seen in short swords such as WAKIZASHI and TANTO.

3: Unokubi-Zukuri

The thickness on the back becomes thinner towards the tip(from 1/3 for katana, from half for Tanto).

4: Hira-zukuri

the zukuri refers to a sword that has no SHINOGI-JI. So that the cross-section of the sword is a triangle.
This shape is more common in TANTO, seldom in WAKIZASHI and very few in KATANA.

5: KISSAKI-MOROHA-ZUKURI(Kogarasu-maru)

The Kogarasu Maru, or "Little Crow", is a unique Japanese tachi sword believed to have been created by legendary Japanese smith Amakuni during the 8th century CE.

Custom Saya Lacquer
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We provide a variety of sheaths for you to choose from, including the basic version for free. The production cycle is made according to the size of the blade you choose. Because the drying of the multi-layer paint takes time, the production takes more than 1-3weeks.