NOTE: I am at the end of my series. I have 2 numbers left to fill and to be honest I am in no hurry to fill them due to "burn out" on doing so many. They will be filled but I will work on them every so often. So keep a look out and see..Once these are gone that is it for the series.
These swords are hand forged using only the finest steel and iron. all are hand made. The Samegawa is imported so are the other materials I use like the Tsuka-Ito, Kashirae and other parts . These are gorgeous swords. They are EXTREMELY SHARP and proper care must be taken when handling these blades.
NOTE: There are no numbers remaining. However, I am currently finishing up several more prototype/example pieces for book IV. I will be posting these as they are available.. I will be posting an update on my main page when they are near completion and again once they are complete and listed. So please check back often.. THANK YOU ~~~JPH~~~
Please Note: I say again: The numbered series is now completed and there are no more pieces available in this series.; However, I still have a few book IV pieces that I am making for the Japanese Blade sections of that book. These will be available for sale as they are finished and photographed and they will be signed as book IV pieces on the nakago.
These pieces will include Katana, Chisa Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto and a few Naginata ( the nagi's will be available as blades only!) so please check back to see what was added. THANK YOU ALL for the support of this series. I greatly appreciate it!!
Items in Stock:
These are amongst the LAST of the Japanese blades that I will be making. There will be NO MORE after these unless I need a piece for book IV. I have pretty much completed that section in my 4th book so...I do have to make a few smaller blades ..wakizashi mostly for illustration purposes for book IV and when those are done they will be posted here for sale.
Item Number JS-01: Shinogi Zukuri Katana
Item No. JS-01 is a very nice Gen II Katana in Kobuse 1070 with a mild steel core. Shinogi-Zukuriwith a 28" long blade length.
The Hamon is Gunome (wavy) and very active and vibrant with a great amount of activity. This blade is NICE.. It is also very SHARP so proper care must be taken when handling.
The fittings are done in bronze with gold and silver leaf details. These fittings are gorgeous and done in a "ghost/deamon" motif. The tsuka is black same-gawa under silver grey silk ito. It is secured with two (2) mekugi and is 10 3/4"in length.
The siya is done in black under grey cracked lacquer and sealed with 6 coats of hard clear lacquer. This is a very understated sword..elegant in its simplicity.
This sword feel great in the hand. with an overall length of 39 3/4" this beautiful blade is ready to go! Fast and responsive in the hand.
Priced at: $2750.00
Jim needs the Lucre Sale price: $2000.00
FLASH SALE PRICE $1800.00
Item Number JS-02:
Item No. JS-02 is a very nice Uno-Kobe Shobu Zukuri wakizashi in Kobuse 1070. The blade is 20 1/4" in length This is a BEAUTIFUL Wakizashi! Extremely sharp!
The blade has two Bo-Hi on each side. This is a FAST sword..handles wonderfully well, very responsive.
The Hamon is Gunome, very vibrant and undulating. This is a beautiful blade, great activity and "frost" along the Hamon.
The mounts are darkened bronze in a ghost/deamon motif with gold and silver leaf details.. very nicely done. The tsuka is 8 1/2" in length, covered in black same-gawa and wrapped in silver grey Ito. It is secured with two (2) mekugi.
The wooden siya is grey cracked lac over black and is sealed with 6ix (6) coats of hard clear lac, This is a elegant sword.
With an overall length of 29 1/2" this sword is ready to go!
Priced at: $2450.00
Jim Needs the Lucre price: $1800.00
FKLASH SALE PRICE: $1600.00
Dai-Sho: Numbers JS-01 & JS-02
The above two swords, JS-01 and JS-02 would make a very attractive Dai_sho..If interested please contact us for a combined price. Please note that each of these blades are subject to prior sale.
Item Number JS-03: Shinogi Zukuri Katana:
Item No JS-03 is a Shinogi-Zukuri Katana, with a Kobuse blade that is 27 1/4" in length. Blade is forged from 1070 steel with a mild steel core. This is a very NICE sword...
As you can see the Hamon is quite active and very vibrant. This is my "Double Cross" Hamon. Not the easiest to do but it is a real eye catcher. The amount of activity in this Hamon has to be seen first hand to truly be appreciated! Gorgeous..simply gorgeous!
The fittings are bronze in a Phoenix motif with gold and silver leaf details. The tsuka is wood, covered in red same-gawa and wrapped in red/black chevron pattern silk Ito. It is secured with two (2) mekugi and is 10 5/8" in length.
This swords handles wonderfully well..has a great "solid" feel in the hand. Very responsive in the hand. This sword is exceedingly SHARP! Please handle with care!
The siya is wood, done in my "Black Cherry" finish of red under black cracked lacquer. Visually striking and dramatic!
With an overall length of 39 1/4" this one is ready to go!
Priced at $2750.00
Jim needs the Lucre sale price: $2000.00
FLASH SALE PRICE: $1800.00
Item Number JS-04: Shinogi-Zukuri Katana:
Item Number JS-04 is a giorgeous Katana in Shinogi-Zukuri. It is hand forged from 1070 with a mild steel core. EXTREMELY SHARP! . The blade is 28" in length and has one full length Bo-Hi on each side.
This sword has a very "solid" feel in the hand and is highly responsive. It is a beautifully executed blade.
The Hamon is my "Three Brothers" hamon. showing a great deal of activity. This one came out with a lot of "frost" along the shibuchi line. GORGEOUS blade.
The mounts are in a dragonfly motif in bronze. The tsuka is 10 1/2' in klength, and is secured with two (2) mekugi. It is covered in tiger ray rayskin that I left ion its natural state. VERY attractive and quite difficult to obtain. It is wrapped in dark green silk ito.
The wooden siya is dark green under black cracked lac. It is sealed with six (6) coats of hard clear lacquer. Very eye catching and although a bit "subdued" it is a very elegant weapon!
With an overall length of 39 3/8" this gorgeous sword is set to go!
Priced at: $2750.00
Jim needs the Lucre price: $2000.00
FLASH SALE PRICE: $1800.00
Item Number JS-05: Shinogi-Zukuri Katana:
Item number JS-05 is a beautiful Katana in Shinogiu-Zukuri. The blade is 1070 Kobuse. This sword is very responsive in the hand and hgas a wonderfully "solid" feel to it. EXCEEDING SHARP!! Proper care must be taken when handling this sword.
The hamon is my "Double Cross" hamon. Shows great acvity and frost along the shibuchi line. Not the easiest hamon to do but it is a NICE one !
The tsuka is 10 3/4" in length and is secured with two (2) mekugi. It is covered in black same-gawa and wrapped in gold and black chevron pattern silk ito. This is a visually striking combination of colours. The mounts are done in bronze with gold and silver leaf details in a temple lion motif.
The wood siya is finished in red gold leaf under black cracked lac. It is sealed with six (6) coats of hard clear lacquer. This is a beautiful colour combination. elegant yet not gaudy or garish.
This sword has an overall length of 39 3/4"
Priced at $2750.00
Jim Needs the Lucre price: $2000.00
FLASH SALE PRICE: $1800.00
Item Number JS-06: Shinogi-Zukuri Wakizashi:
Item Number JS-06 is a very very NICE Wakizashi in 1070 Kobuse (1070 with a mild steel/iron core). The blade is 20" in length and is VERY SHARP!. Feels fantastic in the hand. This is a very FAST sword.
The Hamon is Gunome, with alot of activity and "frost" along the shibuchi. Very nice hamon on this one!
The tsuka is covered in black same-gawa and is wrapped in gold and black chevron pattern silk ito. It is secured with two (2) mekugi and it is 8 1/2" in length. The mounts are bronze in a temple lion motif with gold and silver leaf details.. Very elegant.
The wooden siya is red gold leaf under black cracked lac. It is sealed with six 96) coats of hard, clear lacquer. This is a elegant colour combination!
With ands overall length of 29 1/2" this elegant sword would male a great addition to any collection!
Priced at $2450.00
Jim Needs the Lucre price: $1800.00
FLASH SALE PRICE: $1600.00
Dai-Sho : Item Numbers JS-05 and JS-06:
Item numbers JS-05 and JS-06 would make a beautiful Dai-sho. They compliment each other superbly! If interested in this option please contact us for a special combined price! Please note each of these blades are subject to prior sale.
