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Citadel - Hunting knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - handmade knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratoryIntended use: collection/sports
Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.
Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.
The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.
Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.
In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.
Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.
In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.
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Citadel - Lancha Rayskin White knife - handmade knife
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: -
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Citadel - Rossignoli Folder Big - friction folding knife - craft knife
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: -
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Citadel - Iaito Steel craft - DNH7 - selective hardening - practice sword
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 bladeCI5106 -
Bastinelli Knives - Mako Folder with Doug Marcaida - Karambit Knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Blackwashed
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 66mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Closed thickness: 15mm.
Weight: 102g.
Opening: Emerson Wave type system
Washers: Brass
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless steel removable and reversible
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Doug Marcaida and Funker Tactical - Produced by Fox FKMDBC-0618 -
Citadel - Nordic hunter knife - 288 - craft knife
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.CI-NORDIC -
Citadel - Japanese Aikuchi - Special Salamander - craft knife
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 sayaNote: 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.
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Bastinelli Knives - Safe Folder Frame Lock - knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Darkwashed
Handle: Titanium Darkwashed
Blade Length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 125mm.
Overall length: 218mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Weight: 160g.
Opening: carson pinball system
Washers: IKBS system with steel ball bearings
Closure: Framelock
Clip: deep pocket, removable and reversible stainless steel
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Rear fender - Produced by Lion SteelBA-SAFE -
Bastinelli Knives - RED Dark Stone Washed - knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Darkwashed
Handle: G10 and Titanium Darkwashed
Blade Length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 113mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Closed thickness: 13mm.
Weight: 117g.
Opening: thumbstood ambidestro
Washers: IKBS system with steel ball bearings
Closure: Framelock
Clip: deep pocket, removable and reversible stainless steel
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Glass Breaker - Produced by Lion SteelBA-REDB -
Bastinelli Knives - BBR2 IKBS Frame Lock - Knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: D2 steel
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: G10 and anodized titanium
Blade Length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Closed length: 115mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Weight: 99g.
Opening: thumbstood ambidestro
Washers: IKBS system with steel ball bearings
Closure: Framelock
Clip: Stainless steel removable
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Lion SteelBA-BBR2 -
Bastinelli Knives - Big Dragotac OD Green - Knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: D2 steel
Blade Treatment: Stonewashed
Handle: G10 and Titanium
Blade Length: 120mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed length: 160mm.
Total Length: 270mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Weight: 236g.
Opening: removable thumbnail, ambidextrous
Washers: Teflon
Closure: Framelock with additional Rotoblock security system
Clip: Stainless steel removable
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Lion SteelBA-BDRG -
Bastinelli Knives - Picolomako - Karambit - Knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Blackwashed
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: -
Overall length: 187mm.
Weight: 82g.
Sheath: in Kydex
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Fox FKMDBC-05 -
Bastinelli Knives - Mako Folder with Doug Marcaida - Karambit Knife
Intended use: Tactical
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Blackwashed
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 66mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Closed thickness: 15mm.
Weight: 102g.
Opening: Emerson Wave type system
Washers: Brass
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: Stainless steel removable and reversible
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Doug Marcaida and Funker Tactical - Produced by Fox FKMDBA-MAKF -
Bastinelli Knives - Kalinou Karambit - knife
Intended use: Tactical / CQC
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade Treatment: Stone Washed
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 139mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 82g.
Sheath: in Kydex
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Fox FKMDBC-01 -
Bastinelli Knives - Kalinou Karambit Black - knife
Intended use: Tactical / CQC
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade Treatment: PVD
Handle: G10
Blade Length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 139mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 82g.
Sheath: in Kydex
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Fox FKMDBC-01PVD -
Bastinelli Knives - Diagnostic - Karambit Neck Knife
Use target: neck knife
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Stone Washed
Handle: stainless steel N690Co
Blade Length: 38mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 99mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 23g.
Sheath: Neck, in Kydex
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Fox FKMDBC-04SW -
Bastinelli Knives - Diagnostic Black - Karambit Neck Knife
Use target: neck knife
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Maniago - Italy
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Black Cerakote
Handle: stainless steel N690Co
Blade Length: 38mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 99mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 23g.
Sheath: Neck, in Kydex
Packing: Cardboard box with Bastinelli Knives logos
Notes: Produced by Fox FKMDBC-04PVD -
BenchMark - Training Bali - BM006 - Training knife
*** ATTENTION: THE PAYMENT OF THIS ARTICLE MAY NOT 'BE MADE WITH PAYPAL ***
Intended Use: Training
Type of production: Industrial
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: stainless steel 420
Blade treatment: -
Handle: Full steel washers steel
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Closed Length: 130mm.
Overall length: 230mm.
Thick when closed: 7.5mm
Weight: 165g.
Closed: T-latch
Packaging: Cardboard box with BenchMark logos
Notes: solid, sturdy, with hinged and riveted handles on the blade, great for making trick since it has the same weight, mass and balance of a real knife.BE-BM006 -
Citadel - Phan Theit Water knife - Friction folder Bufalo - handmade knife
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: -
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Citadel - Stavanger Green Grey Ray Skin - custom knife
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:
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Citadel - Baltaka Knife - custom knife
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.
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Citadel - True Knife - custom knife
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.
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Citadel - Ola in plane tree wood - custom knife
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
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Citadel - Friction Folder wood - custom knife
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
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Citadel - Friction Folder - custom knife
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
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Citadel - Fidel - 207L - coltello artigianale
ATTENZIONE: i dati tecnici del coltello sono approssimativi e variano da coltello a coltello trattandosi di prodotti artigianali.
Destinazione d'uso: collezione/sportivo
Tipo di produzione: Artigianale
Produzione Lama: Cambogia
Lama: in acciaio al carbonio DNH7 a tempra selettiva 40/60HRC
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: legno
Lunghezza lama: circa 80mm.
Spessore lama: circa 3mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: circa 113m.
Lunghezza totale: circa 190mm.
Spessore da chiuso: circa 17mm.
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: circa 46g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: busta in pelle
Confezione: -
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Citadel - Japanese O-Kibati Big - handmade knife
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.
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Citadel - Japanese O-Kibati Small - coltello artigianale
Splendido O-Kibati con lama forgiata a mano in carbone con tempra differenziata all'argilla; montatura shirasaya in legno di magnolia e corno di bufalo, realizzato interamente a mano.
Lama: Acciaio DNH7 ad alto tenore di carbonio forgiato a mano a tempra differenziata
Hi: Assente
Habaki: Bronzo
Tsuka: Legno di magnolia
Saya: Legno di magnolia
Lunghezza lama: 125 mm.
Lunghezza totale: 240 mm
Peso: 140 g.
Nota: Essendo coltelli artigianali, e differendo leggermente per finiture l'uno dall'altro, il coltello da voi ordinato potrebbe non essere identico a quello rappresentato nelle immagini.CI-OKIS -
Citadel - Camp Knife - 171 - coltello artigianale
Citadel - Camp Knife
Questi coltelli artigianali si distinguono per la loro linea originale, ma funzionale, che ben si accoppia alletradizionali tecniche realizzative ed ai materiali impiegati.
Le lame vengono infatti temprate a carbone fino adavere una durezza di circa 40 HRC dopodichè, dopo essere state martellate a mano, dorso e lati vengono rivestiti di argilla ed il filo è ritemprato a 60 HRC per avere ottime capacità di taglio, penetrazione e flessibilità. Il coltello viene poi lucidato ed affilato a mano su pietra e rifinito in ogni singolo dettaglio.
Lama: Acciaio DNH7 "Bruit de forge" a tempra selettiva 40/60 HRC con dorso lavorato a lima
Manicatura: legno di palissandro
Lunghezza lama: 210 mm.
Spessore della lama: 5 mm.
Lunghezza totale:340 mm.
Peso: 265 g.
Bilanciatura: avanzata, a 25mm dalla guardia
Fodero: marrone, in cuoio, realizzato a mano
Nota: Essendo coltelli artigianali, e differendo leggermente per finiture l'uno dall'altro, il coltello da voi ordinato potrebbe non essere identico a quello rappresentato nelle immagini.3919 -
Citadel - Tanto Luxe Inciso - 130 - craft knife
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
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Citadel - Japanese Aikuchi - Special Salamander - Handmade knife
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 sayaNote: 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.
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Citadel - Japanese Aikuchi No.1 Small - 502S - custom knife
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.3951 -
Citadel - Crafted in DNH7 steel with selective hardening - practice sword
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 lama5106