Japanese Swords - Thaitsuki Nihonto Swords

We are proud to offer the full line of Thaitsuki Nihonto Japanese swords.  These swords are finely crafted by highly trained smiths.  Here is some information from the smiths who construct these swords. 

History: Thaitsuki Nihonto is owned and run by the Sivarat family who has been making Japanese Katanas and Japanese Swords for over 400 years. The methods and secrets of sword making was taught to the Sivarat family by Yamada Nagamasa, the commanding officer of 500 volunteer Samurai warriors stationed in Thailand in the late 1590s. The Sivarat family was one of the few that where chosen to forge Japanese Katanas for the Samurai warriors. For the past 400 years they have continued perfecting their skills of forging Japanese swords for private collectors and martial artists throughout Japan.

Please note ALL (5) of our Thaitsuki swords come with Free Kill Bill & Bride's sword sets (offer cannot be combined with other coupons)

Masayoshi Japanese Katana Sword
Retail Price:  $825.00
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In 2001 the Sivarat family started Thaitsuki Nihonto to offer Japanese Katana swords to martial artists all over the world, keeping with them the traditions that all swords from Thaitsuki are handmade by sword craftsmen and artisans who have served years of apprenticeship under the master.

Each sword is crafted in the way the Japanese sword has been made in the history. From the perfectly wrapped grip that is braided by skilled specialist, to the Tsuba, to the Koshirae, to the Saya - which are all authentic sword pieces - to the perfectly balanced, High carbon steel blade - all this will give you the feeling of holding an authentic Japanese sword. Thaitsuki is convinced that all Iaido practitioners - from expert to intermediate to beginner - will be very satisfied with one of our carefully crafted sword.

The Sivarat family says "Our family history has great sword making reputation and we will not compromise that reputation."

Forging: Thaitsuki Nihonto has perfected the forging of Japanese swords over the past 400 years by using the Yamato (Hyoshigi) forging method. By using only the finest high carbon steel from Japan they are able to forge extremly strong and flexable blades.

The blade is first forged by heating, then hammering soft iron and steel into one piece. The blade is then hammered until the firm shape of the sword is achieved. The blade is then placed in the fire, under temperatures of 750 to 1000 degrees celosias, then soaked in water (not oil). During this process the blade is naturally hardened and given the strength and flexibility it needs to support the forces of cutting and practicing.

Materials and Craftsmanship: Thaitsuki Nihonto Japanese swords are handmade with the highest standards in craftsmanship, quality fittings and traditional materials. Each saya is carved and fitted by hand as it has been done for houndreds of years. The fuchi (collar), menuki (ornaments), Kashira (buttcap) and habaki (blade collar) are made from 90% silver and 10% copper, with an antiqued finish. The tsuka ito (braide) is made from 100% Japanese silk, leather or cotton (depending on model). The tsuka (handle) is covered with real same' (rayskin). The tsuba is made from 100% brass. The saya (scabbard) is made from 100% black wood. The tang is full and funagata style. The blade is forged from 2 types of high carbon steel, imported from Japan to Thailand, then shaped into a Shinogi Zukuri style blade.

About Thaitsuki Nihonto

Thaitsuki Nihonto swords are exquisitely crafted and known for the sharpness of their blades—all of their katana models are made for competition cutting/tameshigiri. They are fully functional, battle-ready Katanas that can sever makiwara (tightly rolled straw mats) and five inch thick bamboo with a single stroke. Initially produced solely for professional collectors, Iaido/Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, and other Japanese sword Martial Artists, the sought-after blades are finally being offered to the general public.

Thaitsuki Nihonto is owned and run by the Sivarat family who has been making Japanese Katanas for over two hundred years after the methods and secrets of sword making were passed to them by Yamada Nagamasa, the commanding officer of five hundred Samurai warriors. Swords made today are still forged in this same ancient Japanese tradition, handmade by skilled craftsmen and artisans.

Specifically, each katana is crafted in the same way that traditional Japanese swords have been made throughout the history of Japan.

Every Thaitsuki Nihonto blade features:

A perfectly wrapped grip, (Tsuka) features genuine same' (rayskin).
A braid (Tsuki ito) wrapped by a skilled specialist and made exclusively with leather, silk, cotton and genuine rayskin (depending on model).
A handmade Tsuba (100% brass) and Koshirae.
A handmade Kashira(buttcap), Menuki (ornaments), and Fuchi (collar) (handmade from silver and copper).
A Habaki (blade collar) handmade from silver and copper.
A custom fitted Saya, crafted from 100% black wood and carefully lacquered.
A perfectly balanced, high-carbon steel blade, hand forged and perfectly balanced.
A full tang styled in the funagata tradition.
Each Katana comes with its own serial number and certificate to allow owner to trace blade back to its creator/origin.

In terms of their forging process, Thaitsuki Nihonto has perfected their technique over the past two hundred years through the use of the Yamato (Hyoshigi) forging method. This process involves using only the finest high carbon steel from Japan allowing for maximum strength and flexibility.

Blades are initially forged through extreme heat followed by soft iron and steel being hammered into one piece. Then the blade is hammered until the firm shape of the sword is achieved, placed in fire, and finally soaked in water (not oil). During this process the blade is naturally hardened which provides the strength and flexibility owners desire for maximum effectiveness in battle and practice.

Finely crafted with traditional materials and handmade via a process finely tuned over two hundred years, Thaitsuki Nihonto offers any owner a sword to be wielded or displayed with enormous pride.

The Thaitsuki Japanese Samurai Katana Series keep true to the samurai code, "To strive for perfection". All Katanas produced by the family run Thaitsuki Forge are all handmade with the highest standards and attention to detail. All of our sword craftsmen and artisans have served for years in apprenticeship under the master sword smith, Mr. Sivarat.

Each katana is made following the same traditional methods . From the perfectly wrapped Ito, to the handmade Kashira, Menuki, Tsuba and Fuchi, each piece is made from skilled craftsmen that specialize and take pride in their art.

The Habaki, Menuki, Fuchi and Kashira are handmade from quality silver. The Tsuka is skilkefuly wrapped with only the leather or silk and only genuine Ray skin is used. The Saya is crafted from hard wood then carefully lacquered and the Koiguchi is made from genuine black horn. The blade is hand forged from only the best High Carbon - Japanese Steel and perfectly balanced. Each Japanese Katana comes with it's own individual serial number and certificate from Thaitsuki Nihonto so you can trace it back to when and by whom it was made.

Each katana is handmade and the fittings are handcrafted so no katana will be ever be exactly alike. Each katana is it's own, one of a kind, work of art.

Please note ALL (5) of our Thaitsuki swords come with Free Kill Bill & Bride's sword sets (offer cannot be combined with other coupons)

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