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First blades are being shipped
The first 2 Matsukaze blades are ready to be shipped to Europe for polishing and fitting and should be on their way soon. But right now it is “Golden Week” in Japan during which almost everything comes to a stand still. I have been told… Read More »First blades are being shipped
Blade and Hamon photos
Manuel took some great pictures of the Matsukaze blade and its beautiful Gunome-Midare Hamon. Enjoy!
Sageo
Another detail squared away. Gustavo has picked a nice (yet reasonably priced) Sageo for the first Matsukaze. The one you have seen in the pictures with the “illustrative” Saya is a beautiful handmade specimen, made by Kumihimoshi Sida Yin from Sweden (sageo.se). I love his… Read More »Sageo
Fukuro
Like with our box, we have opted to go beyond the generic (or fascinatingly gaudy) Fukuro in which most Katana are usually delivered. Handmade in Japan from vintage Kimono cloth in true “Boro” spirit and style.
The box
A sword like Matsukaze deserves better than a cardboard box! Therefore we have chosen to have special boxes made by a German company. The boxes are made from basswood and will be equiped with wooden pedestals tailored to your Matsukaze. Yep, all cats love boxes!
Sad news
I am writing this post with a very heavy heart. Last week on Sunday, our friend and partner Christophe Siliacus passed away as the result of a short and grave illness. Not only was he one of the best Togishi in Europe but also, foremost,… Read More »Sad news
First video of Matsukaze on Youtube
https://youtu.be/oszu_xYtKAA We have just released the first video of Matsukaze on Youtube
Update 07.02.2023
Gustavo has finished Tsukamaki and has taken some fresh pictures of Matsukaze. Right now, the Saya is only for “illustrative purposes” as we are still waiting for the actual Saya to be finished.
Meet the smith of Matsukaze: Ono Kanemasa
Chris jumped on his bike and rode to Seki to meet his friend Shin for an interview about himself, his work and his path to becoming a Katana smith. Due to adverse weather, workload and the Kamis’ wishes, we were unable to conduct the interview… Read More »Meet the smith of Matsukaze: Ono Kanemasa
