Sword Makers Supplies

                                                                                                                                                                    Victory comes while the sword is in the scabbard

We have attempted to gather, from various sources, the supplies necessary to build your own sword (with the exception of a blade which you can find on the other sources page).  If you don't see it listed then please ask and we will attempt to correct the deficiency.

Tools

Polishing Supplies

Saya Components

Lacquer and Finishes

Tsuka-ito

Other Tool Sources

Hiraide America

Samegawa

We sell only the highest quality same which come directly from Japan unlike others who obtain theirs from the Philippines.  The price of same normally varies according to the size, cleanliness, pattern and size of the nodules.  All of our same are extremely clean so our prices vary according to the remaining characteristics.  If you are wrapping a normal tsuka and only need regular quality then #5 same would be the best choice. Grades #3 and #4 are larger in size and suitable for 12" tsuka and vary only in the pattern and size of the nodules.  Of course grade 1 is the best of all worlds. A #6 grade is sufficient for a tsuka wrap of a wakizashi in size.  Size expressed below are approximate and will vary slightly.

This picture shows the highest grades on the left with the last two being grade #6

Seppa - Seppa are in the fine edge pattern and come in pairs

Shitidome

Same design and finish for the Kashira and Kurigata shitidome