TAKA-CHIGAI (Crossed Feathers)

$747.00

Craftsmanship/Design Grade: [Dojo Grade]
Sword Type: Battoh Shinken (Razor Sharp Katana)
Sword Weight: 1.1kilo / 2lbs4oz (Without Saya) (28.4 Inch)
Overall: 105cm / 40inch with Saya (Scabbard)
Balde Shape: Shinogi Zukuri Style
Boshi: Komaru
Hada: Masame
Hamon: Notare
Sori(Curvature): 2.2cm(28.4 inch), 2.3cm(29 inch), & 2.4cm(30 inch)
Saki-Haba: 4.3mm
Moto-Kasane(at Habaki): 6.3mm
Hoto-Haba(at Habaki): 34mm
Nagasa(Blade length): 2.37 Shaku / 28.4 inch [also have (2.45 Shaku/29 inch) & (2.5 Shaku/30 inch) blades avaliable upon request]
Tsuka(Handle length): 8.75 Sun / 10.5 inch [also have (9.25 Sun/11 Inch), (9.7 Sun/11.5 Inch) & (10 Sun/12 inch) handles avaliable upon request)
Blade Made: SkyJiro Forge’s .70 Proprietary Carbon Content Folded Steel (3600 Layers)
Yaki(Hardness): SkyJiro Forge’s Proprietary Hamon (Differential Hardening Method)
Blade Polish: SkyJiro Forge’s Hand-Mirror Polish, with Japanese Water Stone
Kanagu(Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira/ Menuki): SkyJiro Forge’s Yellow Bronze
Habaki/Seppas: SkyJiro Forge’s Yellow Bronze
Tsuka: Same (Stinray Skin) over Dried Hard Wood Handle
Tsuka Ito/Sageo: SkyJiro Silk
Mekugi: 2x Dried Bamboo Pins
Saya(Scabbard): Dried Wood & lacquer with Genuine Water Buffalo-Horn fittings
Special Note: SkyJiro Forge’s “Fully Functional Hand-made Premium High Carbon Folded Steel Sword with SkyJiro Forge’s Proprietary Hamon & Razor Sharp Ha (Edge).” “These swords are guaranteed to cut Tatami!”

Weight	1300 kg
Weight	BoHi, No BoHi
Color	Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White
Blade Length	28, 29, 30

7 reviews for TAKA-CHIGAI (Crossed Feathers)

Rated 5 out of 5

Scott McGregor – January 27, 2014

Just picked up my awesome Skyjiro Forge Taka-chigai Kitana. Picked it up from Leo in Brisbane. Beautiful finish on the Katana and excellent service from Leo. cheers mate

Rated 5 out of 5

Boon Tryon (verified owner) – February 27, 2014

I’m about to be getting one of his swords I usually do not get to spend this much money on one but I was able to talk my wife into it by telling her why buy a couple of swords when you can just buy one one good sword that’s what I’m talking about some way to get it I can’t wait and I hope that I can hold up to what I’m going to put through

Rated 5 out of 5

Boon Tryon (verified owner) – March 1, 2014

Can’t wait to get my cross feather as soon as I get it I will be posting a unboxing on youtube and some light to heavey cutting, this will be my new sidarm for when I go hunting up in the Sierra Mountins with my 60lbs longbow, I can not wait to write a good review.

Rated 5 out of 5

Boon Tryon (verified owner) – April 5, 2014

Ok I finally got my crossed feather white, 30bladebo-hi, and let me tell you this is the best shinken i own , it took some time to get it to me but man its was worth the wait for it, the balance is right on target, great company and great black smiths as well, if you are thinking of buying one just doit!!!

Rated 5 out of 5

Alexander Chin – April 11, 2014

This is my 2nd Skyjiro Forge sword. First one was a slightly customized version of this one but made as an iaito.

Received this one directly from Kinzan himself. 30 inch blade with no bohi and a 12 inch tsuka.

Everything about the sword is awesome, but the best part is definitely the tsuka. The ito is wrapped extremely tight, but the shape is what sets it apart from any other vendor. Most other swords I have used have handles that are too round and fat. This handle has a slight taper and a bit narrower allowing for easier rotation of the hands. The menuki are also “reversed” so they fit in your palm. Something that typically costs more to have done.

All in all, a great sword. It will be hard to purchase anything less than this now.

Rated 5 out of 5

Ethan Sasak (verified owner) – October 2, 2015

I just received my Taka-Chigai katana and I have to say that after buying swords and katanas for a good twenty years this is by far the tightest assembled, best constructed katana I have ever come across.The blade is flawless and the hamon is sublime. I had mine forged to my specifications and it did take 3 months but it was more than worth the wait now that I see the results. I can’t wait to cut with it.

Rated 5 out of 5

Daniel Dees – October 1, 2020

One of the best, if not the best, shinken I own. Fantastic balance and weight, beautiful blade.

Rated 5 out of 5

Scott McGregor – January 27, 2014

Just picked up my awesome Skyjiro Forge Taka-chigai Kitana. Picked it up from Leo in Brisbane. Beautiful finish on the Katana and excellent service from Leo. cheers mate
Rated 5 out of 5

Boon Tryon (verified owner) – February 27, 2014

I’m about to be getting one of his swords I usually do not get to spend this much money on one but I was able to talk my wife into it by telling her why buy a couple of swords when you can just buy one one good sword that’s what I’m talking about some way to get it I can’t wait and I hope that I can hold up to what I’m going to put through
Rated 5 out of 5

Boon Tryon (verified owner) – March 1, 2014

Can’t wait to get my cross feather as soon as I get it I will be posting a unboxing on youtube and some light to heavey cutting, this will be my new sidarm for when I go hunting up in the Sierra Mountins with my 60lbs longbow, I can not wait to write a good review.
Rated 5 out of 5

Boon Tryon (verified owner) – April 5, 2014

Ok I finally got my crossed feather white, 30bladebo-hi, and let me tell you this is the best shinken i own , it took some time to get it to me but man its was worth the wait for it, the balance is right on target, great company and great black smiths as well, if you are thinking of buying one just doit!!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Alexander Chin – April 11, 2014

This is my 2nd Skyjiro Forge sword. First one was a slightly customized version of this one but made as an iaito.

Received this one directly from Kinzan himself. 30 inch blade with no bohi and a 12 inch tsuka.

Everything about the sword is awesome, but the best part is definitely the tsuka. The ito is wrapped extremely tight, but the shape is what sets it apart from any other vendor. Most other swords I have used have handles that are too round and fat. This handle has a slight taper and a bit narrower allowing for easier rotation of the hands. The menuki are also “reversed” so they fit in your palm. Something that typically costs more to have done.

All in all, a great sword. It will be hard to purchase anything less than this now.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ethan Sasak (verified owner) – October 2, 2015

I just received my Taka-Chigai katana and I have to say that after buying swords and katanas for a good twenty years this is by far the tightest assembled, best constructed katana I have ever come across.The blade is flawless and the hamon is sublime. I had mine forged to my specifications and it did take 3 months but it was more than worth the wait now that I see the results. I can’t wait to cut with it.
Rated 5 out of 5

Daniel Dees – October 1, 2020

One of the best, if not the best, shinken I own. Fantastic balance and weight, beautiful blade.

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