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[No.3683] Mayumi 2008/06/24 11:21 Japan

    I was wondering, If i ordered a custom shinken, would it be made of tamahagane or some other iron? Also are your shinken 100% japanese,for example the tsuba and fuchi, are made in japan? Thank you
[No.3683-1] Webmaster 2008/06/24 13:40
    Yes, our shinken is made of tamahagane and all made in Japan 100%.
    Also, all hand made of sword-smith.

[No.3679] Iaito Kevin 2008/06/24 2:21: Japan

    Hello,

    I am a Canadian martial arts student training in traditional Japanese and Okinawan styles. I am very interested in owning am iaito both for my Kobudo weapons training as well as for my future Iaido training and would like a price estimate for a sword. What would cost be to have following?

    Model No.1072003 Musashi Koshirae
    Blade length 1.50 Shaku (17.90 inches, wakizashi length)
    Hamon style Suguha
    Saya s-010 winded by wisteria (Fuji)
    Sageo Black Silk
    Tsuba No.5 Kasuga
    Futi and Koshira No.1002003 Special Iaito
    Menuki Menuki Doragon-wrap around on sword
    Tsuka length 5.6sun (17.00cm, wakizashi length)
    Tsuka style Black Silk Emaki, White Ray skin

    Otsukaresamades, itterasshai.
    Kevin
[No.3679-1] Webmaster 2008/06/24 13:36
    Hello, Kevin-san!

    Thank you for your inquiry.
    We can make the Wakizashi of Musashi Koshirae you ordered,
    but it is a special order, the price is $850.

    If you would like to purchase it, you can order it by email.
    I will email you directly.

[No.3670] shipping iaito harry 2008/06/23 0:36: Japan

    Hi

    I live in the UK and they have resonantly put a ban on buying Katana, I have been studying Jujutsu for many years and now I am taking up Iaito. I wish to purchase one of your swords will this stop me from purchasing one from you?

    Many thanks.
[No.3670-1] Webmaster 2008/06/23 20:05
    Hi,
    It is legal to own a katana and iaito if you;
    a) Are a member of the British Kendo Association
    b) Are a member of a dojo registered with the British Kendo Association
    c) Are able to prove to be a collector
    d) Are able to prove to manage the museum
    If you are not sure, please ask to the UK customs.

    Thank you .

[No.3668] Shipping Iaito David 2008/06/21 16:58 Japan

    Hi,
    I already own an Iaito and would like to ship it to the USA. Do you provide such a service? I would be willing to pay an extra fee for your help.

    Yours kindly,
    David
    brill2@hotmail.com
[No.3668-1] Webmaster 2008/06/23 20:01
    Hi,
    Would you like to purchase our products?
    We can ship to the USA.


[No.3669] shipping iaito haryy 2008/06/23 0:35: Japan

    Hi

    I live in the UK and they have resonantly put a ban on buying Katana, I have been studying Jujutsu for many years and now I am taking up Iaito. I wish to purchase one of your swords will this stop me from purchasing one from you?

    Many thanks.

[No.3642] sakaboto blade Nick Noll 2008/06/06 13:23 Japan

    my question is about the reverse blade sword you have for sale. Is the reverse blade side of sword sharp, or is dull like the Iaito's? Also how strong is the durability of sword, compared to the strength of the Shinken?
[No.3642-1] Webmaster 2008/06/06 14:50
    The reverse blade side of sword is not sharp.
    It is one of iaito.

    Composition of our original duralumin is zinc 85% and aluminum 15% and a little magnesium is added.
    This duralumin is more hard than usual material of Iaito.
    All iaitos on our web page is made of the duralumin.
    So it is not easy to bend it or to break it.
    *The Brinell hardness is about 80HB - 90HB.
    The duralumin is not hard like forged carbon steel of Shinken.
[No.3642-2] re: sakaboto Nick 2008/06/08 9:44:
    so does that mean the "hamon" is the only thing reversed about it? And both sides are dull?
[No.3642-3] re: sakaboto Nick 2008/06/09 9:04:
    so does that mean the "hamon" is the only thing reversed about it? And both sides are dull?
[No.3642-4] Webmaster 2008/06/09 13:52
    Yes, both sides are dull.
    You can not cut anything.
    The "hamon" is on the other side compared to nomal iaito.
[No.3642-5] Sakaboto's & iaito's Nick Noll 2008/06/15 15:26
    thank you for answering my questions, but i have one final question. Is there a way to order the sakaboto and the iaito with a sharpend edge, or are the swords made not to be sharpend ( such as, i could'nt sharpen it myself). Once again i thank you for you prompt answer's, and i look forward to owning one of your fine crafted shinken.

[No.3642-6] Webmaster 2008/06/17 16:16
    Nick-san,

    Which product do you want?
    I'll email you directly.


[No.3642-7] Sakabato's & Iaito's Nick 2008/06/18 7:48:
    I truly want one of your "Shinken" but my funds are low for the time being. So i am intrested in your "sakabato's & Iaito's". You only have one "sakabato", so thats the one i am intrested in. And the "iaito" im intrested in is the (No.yk004)-the Izumimori Kanesada blade. Thank you for taking your time answering my questions, and if for any reason you dont have my e-mail its (nollnick@live.com). I will be awaiting your direct e-mail,
    -arigato-

[No.3659] Some questions: Trond 2008/06/15 9:51: Japan

    Hi.

    I'm wondering if the Iato can be used by people under 18 in most countries.

    Also wodering if you're shipping to Norway? And what could the additional costs be?



    Please don't leave pointless comments or questions here, it pushes useful information away from the frontpage and makes it more frustrating to find an earlier on a question you might have.
[No.3659-1] Webmaster 2008/06/17 15:41
    Hi, Trond-san.

    Iaito is used by the people playing Iaido,
    practicing for Tameshigiri and competition of Iaido.
    So it isn't be limited their ages.

    We have shipped to Norway many times with no additional cost.

    Thenk you.

[No.3656] Shipping to USA Maria 2008/06/10 3:02: Japan

    Do you ship to the USA and if so, how much is the shipping cost?

    Thanks,
    Maria
[No.3656-1] Webmaster 2008/06/10 17:17
    Hello, Maria-san.

    Yes, we ship to the USA.
    Shipping cost to the USA is included in the list price on our web site.

[No.3649] Swords Dr Michael Munungwe 2008/06/09 3:29: Japan

    Your swords are excellent,i will need a collection.
[No.3649-1] Webmaster 2008/06/09 13:43
    We are glad to hear that from you.
    Thank you so much!!

[No.3636] mrs jean dutty 2008/06/05 16:21 Japan

    Dear Sirs,

    I have seen your advertisement in e-commerce and should be obliged if you would let me have your quota for shop branch retail in Singapore.


    Would you please inform us whether you can allow us use terms of business by credit card, special discount, and deliver from stock.


    If your prices are competitive, and the terms are favourable we may place considerable order with you.


    I should appreciate your prompt reply.


    Yours faithfully,
    jeandutt@jeandutt.net
    SD TSA Rebeca Dunn
    115 Arpt crg Road 01-11 crg agnt Bld. C
    SINGAPORE 819466
    Phone +6568264068

[No.3636-1] Webmaster 2008/06/06 14:59
    Thank you for your inquiry.
    I will email you directly.

    Best Regards,
    Webmaster

[No.3638] Sascha Keller 2008/06/06 3:19: Japan

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
    I would like to order 1012003 Jidai Koshira for 395 US-$ as discribed on your homepage. I live in Germany EU, are there any additional costs as taxes and costume duties? Many thanks for your quick anser.

    Kind regards,
    Sascha Keller
[No.3638-1] Webmaster 2008/06/06 12:09
    We can ship to Germany with no additional cost.
    But you have to pay custom duties.
    It's about 30% of the products in Europe,
    it depends on the country you receive the products.
    If you would like to have more detail, please ask to your customs.

    Thank you.

[No.3635] mrs jean dutty 2008/06/05 16:18 Japan

    Dear Sirs,

    I have seen your advertisement in e-commerce and should be obliged if you would let me have your quota for shop branch retail in Singapore.


    Would you please inform us whether you can allow us use terms of business by credit card, special discount, and deliver from stock.


    If your prices are competitive, and the terms are favourable we may place considerable order with you.


    I should appreciate your prompt reply.


    Yours faithfully,

[No.3632] laito marcus 2008/06/03 20:22 Japan

    what does "laito" mean when you are refering to the ready made and custom swords? are they the katanas that can only be used as decoration or they may break?
[No.3632-1] Webmaster 2008/06/04 11:19
    There are 4 types of Katana (Japanese sword).

    1. Shinken Katana for "Tameshigiri"
    It is used by Iaido "Tamishigiri" practice or competition.
    "Tameshigiri" is trying to cut something by Shinken.

    2. Shinken Katana made current generation for Art and decoration
    It is not used for "Tameshigiri" (trying to cut somting).
    So usually the blade is sharpened for special highest level sharpness.
    Because blade sharpened for special high level sharpness is beautiful.
    Of course it can be used for cut someting.

    3. Antique Shinken Katana for Art and decoration.
    It was made at olden time.
    Some Antique Shinken is of great value.
    Some are national treasure.

    4. Iaito Katana for practice of Iaido or martial arts
    Always this Iaito is called "Iaito".
    The blade is not sharp. You can not cut anything by Iaito. Material of the blade is different from Shinken blade.
    But the blade shape or hamon design is similar to Shinken. It is beautiful.
    And the weight and Koshirae(saya, tsuba, tsuka and the other part) is same with one of Shinken.

    The ready made and custom made swords are Iaito Katana(4).
    We sell shinken swords as well.

[No.3619] Ship Son 2008/05/28 1:51: Japan

    Hello,
    I'm in VietNam. How can i buy your products?
    Thanks,
    Son
[No.3619-1] Webmaster 2008/05/29 1:37:
    I am sorry that we have not shipped our Iaito before.
    Please ask the customs of your country that you can import our swords or not.

[No.3618] FKSDtDiLAcecoqDvoOB JXL 2008/05/27 5:13: Japan

    I can give the additional information.
[No.3618-1] Webmaster 2008/05/29 1:36:
    What would you like to get the additional information ?
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