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

Thaitsuki Nihonto Swords

Thaitsuki Nihonto swords are produced in limited quantities, and each one of the swords that are made is fully functional and battle ready. The swords that Thaitsuki Nihonto creates are suited for practice, competition cutting, and collecting. These katanas are even capable of cutting makiwara, which are tightly rolled mats, and even 5” thick bamboo with just a single strike. Thus, each Thaitsuki Nihonto katana is exquisitely crafted and recognized for their sharp blades.

Thaitsuki Nihonto katana were originally made for professional collectors, and serious practitioners of laido/laijutsu, Kenjutsu, and other martial arts practices. Luckily, these highly sought after swords are finally being offered to the general public.

Background Information on the Sivarat Family

Thaitsuki Nihonto is owned and run by the Sivarat family, who has been making Japanese katana for over two hundred years. They have been using methods and secrets of sword making that were passed down to them by Yamada Nagamasa, who was the commanding officer of five hundred samurai warriors back in the 17^th Century.

The family also offers a Family Promise to their customers, which says, “Our family has a great sword making reputation, and we will not compromise that reputation.”

Thaitsuki Nihonto Katana

Using the ancient methods sword making methods of Yamada Nagamasa, each of the swords that the Thaitsuki Nihonto forge create is handmade by trained and skilled craftsmen and artisans. What is also great about this forge is that offer limited edition katana, which are very popular among their fan base.

Every katana that they craft features:

• An authentic rayskin grip.
• A braid created from leather, silk, cotton, and authentic rayskin.
• A Koshirae and a Tsuba, which are hand-crafted in brass.
• A Fuchi, a Menuki, and a Kashira, each hand-crafted from copper and silver.
• A handmade copper and silver Habaki.
• A lacquered Saya that has been carefully created from black wood.
• A high carbon steel blade that has been forged by hand and is balanced perfectly. 
• A traditional funagata-styled tang.
• A unique serial number and certificate.

The forging process of their katana is also a work of art. Their technique has been perfected over the past two hundred years by implementing the Yamato forging method. With this process, customers can be ensured that only the finest high carbon steel is used, so that the blade can reach its maximum strength and flexibility. Their elaborate forging process provides a Thaitsuki Nihonto katana blade the strength and flexibility owners expect from the name. A Thaitsuki Nihonto katana could cost you anywhere from $1,000 and up.

How to Spot a Fake Thaitsuki Nihonto?

Thaitsuki.com became the official company in 2004 to important Thaitsuki Nihonto katanas. This site offers only the finest quality swords, which are imported directly from the Thaitsuki forge. Thus, this site serves as a great place for sword buyers to visit to ensure that their expensive Thaitsuki Nihonto katana is authentic. Another advantage with buying through this original seller is the satisfaction guarantee that is offered with your sword purchase. With a money back guarantee, you really can’t go wrong.

However, if you are thinking of buying a Thaitsuki Nihonto katana from another vendor, make sure you do your research beforehand to make sure you aren’t getting scammed or ripped off. You should definitely check some of the online sword forums to ensure that you are buying from a reputable and trustworthy vendor. These are expensive swords, and you want to make sure that you get the product that you are actually paying for. Knowing that you should be paying about $1,000 and up for one of these Thaitsuki Nihonto katanas, a major price cut should raise a red flag.

Yet, besides price, you will also be able to tell if the Thaitsuki Nihonto sword that purchased is authentic by actually examining it. Use the list that was mentioned above to check to make sure that the sword you purchased features all of the parts that every Thaitsuki Nihonto has. Apart from the list, make sure that your blade is made of a high carbon steel grade. You should be able to tell this after performing some basic cutting tasks. A blade that was not made of high carbon steel will break into pieces when it strikes something difficult to cut. Ultimately, a stainless steel blade could injure you.

Sword Maintenance

The quality and functionality of your Thaitsuki Nihonto sword can only be achieved through regular maintenance and care for your blade. Even though this does not require much work or time, keeping up with the maintenance of your sword is necessary to make sure that your blade lasts. It does not matter if you are using your sword as a decoration piece or to practice Kenjutsu, Tameshigiri, or other martial art. It is important that remember that your sword serves as a piece of art and as a symbol that requires respect and care. In order for your blade to last, it needs to be maintained and cared for. This should be done especially for a Thaitsuki Nihonto sword, seeing as they are quite expensive and your probably spent a decent amount of money for one.

How to Care for Your Thaitsuki Nihonto Sword

The first thing that you should always do after you are done using your Thaitsuki Nihonto katana is to place it in its scabbard or saya. Your scabbard was made to protect your blade from long exposure to air, which can corrode it. You should also know that your scabbard helps to keep your blade from reshaping. Yet, if none of the reasons above are convincing enough to you, you should put your katana in its scabbard as a safety precaution. If nothing else, leaving a blade out in the open after use could cause a very preventable injury to occur. If you did not already know that samurai swords are very dangerous weapons that can easily injure or kill someone if they are not handled properly, you should research how deadly they can be if they are not handled properly. Do the right thing, and just put away your blade after you are done using it for not only your safety, but the safety of your family and others.

Aside from safety, one of things that you will want to avoid as much as possible is touching your Thaitsuki Nihonto blade frequently. If you did not know already, your hands produce oils that could ruin your blade if it frequently touched. So, do not touch your blade unless it is absolutely necessary to do so. You should try to keep your hand-to-blade contact to a minimum, and when you do touch it, clean it with oil afterward. You can use a natural or synthetic oil to clean your blade. Some natural oils that you could use include mineral, clove, and camellia. When it comes to synthetics, silicone oil in a spray bottle will do the job.  Remember to oil your Thaitsuki Nihonto blade once a month to keep it in good and working condition.

Now that you understand the basics of how to care for your Thaitsuki Nihonto katana, you should know some ways that you can damage or break it if you are not careful. First of all, do not try to cut any object that is extremely hard or difficult to cut. Thus, you should not try to cut down large tree trunks or branches with your Thaitsuki Nihonto blade. Your sword was not designed to handle these types of cutting tasks. If you want to cut down some large trees, use an axe instead. You can practice your cutting abilities on bamboo, tameshigiri and makiwara, which is what your blade was designed to cut.

Displaying Your Sword and Sharpening the Blade

If you decide to display your Thaitsuki Nihonto samurai sword over a horizontal stand, make sure that the edge of your blade is facing up. This is very important, because doing so will prevent your blade from becoming damaged inside its scabbard. Yet, when it comes to deciding which direction to display your sword’s handle, this decision is up to you. This choice is more of a matter of preference rather than correctness, so do what you like best.

When it comes to sharpening your Thaitsuki Nihonto samurai sword, leave this task to a professional. If you do some research, you should be able to find a professional in your area who is certified and knows how to sharpen your Thaitsuki Nihonto blade properly. You should seek a professional when you think your blade can no longer perform basic cutting tasks.

Final Thoughts

It is important to reiterate the fact that your Thaitsuki Nihonto samurai sword is a very dangerous weapon. Thus, you should know how to handle your sword responsibly to prevent an unexpected severe injury or even death from occurring. It is also important to note that you should definitely do your research before buying your Thaitsuki Nihonto samurai sword. By doing your research, you will give yourself a sense of peace of mind that you bought your sword from a vendor that you can trust. Finally, make sure that you keep up with the maintenance of your blade in order to make it last a lifetime.

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.