"e;Our family has a great sword making reputation, and we will not compromise that reputation"e;.  The Sivrat Family Promise

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. They also make some incredible limited edition katana that are always popular.

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