After a long awaited 11 months I finally received my new hand made genuine Japanese blade.

In the typical Japanese attention to detail its absolutely a beautiful piece of art!

Picture showing the full blade and saya finish


Picture showing the full blade and saya finish closer


Picture showing the drawn blade


Picture showing close up of the tsuka and tsuba


Picture showing the tsuba, hibaki and blade


Picture of the blade up to the kissaki


Another picture of the blade towards the kissaki



Here are links to full high resolution images:

Picture showing the full blade and saya finish

Picture showing the full blade and saya finish closer

Picture showing the drawn blade

Picture showing close up of the tsuka and tsuba

Picture showing the tsuba, hibaki and blade

Picture of the blade up to the kissaki

Another picture of the blade towards the kissaki

Congratulations! Nice new sword!

The saya finish is beautiful. I love the black and white -- what is made from?

The saya is made from shark skin applied to the saya and then sanded back until its level and smooth.

Shark skin is also used in the same on the tsuka (handle) under the bindings.