We are proud to offer you the opportunity of owning a completely custom made iaito. You can also specify absolutely everything, the length, steel construction (Tsukurikomi), which koshirae, tsuba, ito colour and material, everything. You can even choose what steel you want used.

Please note that this offer is to order the iaito only. The final price will depend on what level of customisation you choose. The iaito will only be made once you order and have paid for it. It is not a mass produced blade stamped out by a machine. Your iaito will be hand made and your initials(or the person you're buying it for) as well as the smith's initials will be engraved on the tang.

You are welcome to look through our current listings for ideas on koshirae, colour etc. Otherwise you can discuss it with us directly via MSN or Skype. We pride ourselves not only on our exceptionally good iaitos, but also on our fantastic customer service skills.

Again, please take note of the fact that the "Buy it now " price is not for the whole iaito. It is a commitment from you that you will buy the iaito. Due to the iaito being custom made, we will require full payment upfront or at least a 50% non-refundable deposit.

Examples of things you can customize:
Nagasa
Type of steel used
Construction method (Mono, folded, Kobuse or SAM'MAI 3-sided mixed steel)
Mekugi
The colour of your ito
The type of material used in ito

Wrap method
The saya colour
Colour of the sageo
Tsuba

Accessory

The sky and your budget is your limit. Place your order and Skype us to discuss exactly what you want!

We make custom IAITO only to people with a BKA (British Kendo Association) membership (UK people notice)

Contact us instant & zhisword@gmail.com

CUSTOM SPECIFICATION

First Part: Custom on Major Koshirae Parts

SAGEO & ITO

• Material: Cotton/Synthetic silk/Silk/Leather

• Color: black, white, red, blue, purple, green, pink & brown see pics

Tsuba, Fuchi, Seppa, Habaki, Menuki, Kashira (we offer models for choosing)

• Look through our current listings and site for ideas on these parts(Alloy Koshirae sets, Brass Koshirae sets & Iron Koshirae sets) see pics

SAME

• Authentic same (giant sea ray) skin (Colour optional: white & black).

Others

2.Second Part: Custom on Saya & Tsuka

SAYA

• Matte type (colour optional: black,white);

• Deeeply lacquered glossy type (colour optional: black, red, white, yellow, dark red, blue);

• Koiguchi(saya mouth): without; artificial buffalo horn & real buffalo horn;

• Kojiri: without ; artficial buffalo horn & real buffalo horn;

• Length(depend on blade,see following).

Tsuka

• Mekugi: 1 peg ; 2 pegged;

• Length: customize from 15 cm--40 cm.

Others

Third Part: Custom on Blade

It is the most important part for an iaito,our masters will focus our most of working and wisdom on creating it.

Basic

• Nagasa: regular is from 1.5 Shaku--2.6 shaku

• Nakago: 25 cm--40 cm;

• Kissaki: Chu (medium type, regular) ; O (long type) ; Ko (short type);

• Moto-haba: regular is 0.7cm at Mune-machi to 0.3cm at Yokote point;

• Type of steel used: #1060, #1070, #1080, #1095, Spring Steel, Hi-Speed Steel

• Construction method (Mono/Muku, Kobuse/Makuri, Sam'mai/3 sided);

• By folded forge or not;

• By traditional clay tempered or not;

Number of layers in the folded blade 64 to 65536 layers

Hada: Regular with Itame & Masame

HI: with or without

Tempering: Traditional clay tempered/without

Quenching: By water or oil

Hamon: Regular with Notare (wave style);Sugu(straight)

Polishing work:Traditional brilliant mirror polishing finish, optional: traditional 10 and 12 stages hand polishing finish

Weight: 0.7 kg-1.0 kg

Others.

P.S  Please inquire about your custom order firstly , let us consult if your order is available to forge.

Our iaitos are all hand made and therefore there may be slight variations in the thickness, length, weight and density of the blade. We  reserves the right to make slight modifications to the blade as is necessary in order to produce a blade of excellent quality. Due to the nature of the hand forge process, we cannot accept any liability for slight variations in the blade geometry.

Fourth Part: Accessory

Stand/Cloth bag/Silk bag/Gift case/Cleaning Kit/Other fittings for replacement

Fifth Part: Get Quote

Contact us with your sword specification & request

Terms For Payments

• Your bid is a contract; place your bid if you are serious about purchasing any item. Non-paying bidders will be reported and receive negative feedback. 0 feedbacks must contact us before bidding!

• Items are warranted against damage and defects in shipment and if you should receive a broken or defective item buyers should contact us within 7 days. Returns are for replacement only and buyer will be responsible for return shipping and any loss of items in return shipment. All items are thoroughly inspected and documented before delivery to customers. Mishandling of item will void any and all implied warranties.

• Some states and or countries may prohibit such items and it is the bidders responsibility to check the local laws regarding the possession of this item and we  cannot be held responsible for seizure at Customs.

• Paypal payments are preferred

• We reserve the right to cancel a winning bidder if payment arrangement is not made or received within 5 days.

• All items have a 7 day inspection period.

• Shipping and Handling fees are not refundable.

• By bidding in this auction you agree to all the terms set forth above.

Terms For Shipping

some states and or countries may prohibit such items and it is the bidders responsibility to check the local laws regarding the possession of this item and we cannot be held responsible for seizure at Customs.

Contact us for shipping cost

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