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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 isa 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

 

 

Item Number JS-02: Shinogi Zukuri Katana:

Item No JS-02 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 klength.

 

 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

 

Item Number JS-03 : Shinogi-Zukuri Katana:

 Item No. JS-03 is a gorgeous Shinogi-Zukuri Katana with a blade forged from 1070 with a mid steel core. The 28" long blade has a single Bo-Hi on each side. This sword is scary sharp. Please handle carefully!

 

 The "Three Brothers" Hamon shows great activity and is quite vibrant and easily seen. This blade must be seen  first hand to get the full effect of what is going on in the Hamon. Beautiful blade, this one...

 The mounts are bronze in an antiqued finish done in a Dragonfly motif. Very nice mounting.. Simple but elegant.

 The tsuka is 10 3/8" in length and is is covered in Tiger Ray samegawa that I left undyed.. This turned out much better than I anticipated so I left it natural. I feel that this Tiger Ray "brings everything together" with this sword. Green silk ito wrapping and it is secured with two (2) mekugi.  Tiger Ray is not all that common I have been told and it fetches a premium price on the rayskin market.

 The siya is wood, with green lacquer under black cracked lac with gold leaf accents makes for a eye catching sword. This is simply gorgeous!

 With an overall length of  39 3/4" this  sword  will make a great addition to any collection of edged weapons. A beautiful blade indeed!

Priced at $2750.00

Jim needs the Lucre Sale price: $2000.00