{"title":"Citadel Swords","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in Cambodia by Dominique Eluere at the end of the last century, Citadel's High-End Knives and Swords are hand-made by master artisans in Cambodia. They combine modern materials with old school hand craftsmanship and traditional techniques to make a superior blade. Every sword is 100% handmade with each piece forged, cut, carved and ground to custom beauty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dragon-citadel-katana-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Dragon Katana - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Dragon Katana - Limited Edition I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDNH7 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eCompletely Hand-Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem SC4046\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 41 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2lb 6oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: 5.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 4.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 1 5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely well balanced sword in a water dragon theme, with a dragon and nami or wave tsuba and turbulent water fuchi and kashira. The blade is hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high carbon steel. Each blade is hand polished using traditional stones and powders to produce an authentic look. This sword features a full length bo-hi or fuller to lighten and balance the blade. The hi continues through the habaki and into the nakago, with the copper habaki forged to follow the hi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The ito or handle wrapping is dark blue silk imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saya is lacquered in a deep blue with a same-gawa or sting ray skin wrap. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA weapon of war foremost, new individual details in this sword present themselves with each viewing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've added at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/dragon-tanto-limited-edition\"\u003eTanto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/ocean-tanto\/sc4045\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the Dragon set limited edition as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961240850537,"sku":"SC4046","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4046.png?v=1772638262"},{"product_id":"dragon-tanto-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Dragon Tanto - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Dragon Tanto Limited Edition I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDNH7 Forged High-Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eCompletely Hand-Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem SC4047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 9 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 15 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: 5.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 0.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe matching Dragon Tanto for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/dragon-citadel-katana-limited-edition\"\u003eDragon Katana\u003c\/a\u003e by Citadel Swords.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few swords in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 tanto, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade features a hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high-carbon steel blade. Each blade is hand polished using traditional stones and powders to produce an authentic look. Each fitting (tsuba, fuchi, kashira) is meticulously hand crafted in pure iron. Each piece is therefore slightly unique and held to a high standard of excellence. Citadel is one of only a handful of sword makers worldwide that still produces fittings in this manner. The tsuka is carved to each individual blade ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The ito or handle wrapping is dark blue wrapped silk imported from Japan. The saya is a work of art in its own right, completely wrapped in ray-skin. Each saya is painstakingly hand carved for the individual piece ensuring a proper snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961261035625,"sku":"SC4047","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4047.png?v=1772638859"},{"product_id":"citadel-wolf-katana-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Wolf Katana - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Wolf Katana - Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e26 3\/4\" DNH7 Forged Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eSuede Tsuka Ito handle wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLacquered dark brown saya with gray mist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SC4048\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 39 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 26 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 11\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lbs 3 oz\u003cbr\u003eWidth at Guard: 32mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Guard: 5.5mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness at Tip: 1.5mm\u003cbr\u003eSori: 1\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003cbr\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003cbr\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Suede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wolf Katana and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi-limited-edition-nbsp\"\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi\/sc4049\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eleap beyond the typical black katana format into wilder concept of style and grace. The black etched wolf tsuba showcases Citadel's handmade style and attention to detail. The fuchi and kashira are lightly textured and gentle to the touch. The forged 26 3\/4\" DNH7 blade feature bo hi to lighten the 5.5mm thick blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11\" tsuka is wrapped in suede tsuka ito over white same (ray skin). The tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The menuki are a billowing cloud and moon motif with a crecent moon and full moon on the other. The dark brown saya with a gray mist is lacquered with buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wolf Wakizashi (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi-limited-edition-nbsp\"\u003eSC4049\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/citadel-wolf-wakizashi\/sc4049\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is an excellent mate to this beast of a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961307664489,"sku":"SC4048","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4048.png?v=1772640775"},{"product_id":"citadel-wolf-wakizashi-limited-edition","title":"Citadel Wolf Wakizashi - Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitadel Wolf Wakizashi - Limited Edition \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e21\" DNH7 Forged Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eSuede Tsuka Ito handle wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLacquered dark brown saya with gray mist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SC4049\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 31 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1 lbs9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Guard: 30.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: 1.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Edge: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHrc Back: 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Suede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wolf Katana (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-katana-limited-edition\"\u003eSC4048\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/citadel-swords\/products\/citadel-wolf-katana-limited-edition\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; Wakizashi (SC4049) leap beyond the typical black katana format into a wilder concept of style and grace. The black etched wold tsuba showcases Citadel's handmade style and attention to detail. The fuchi and kashira are lightly textured and gentle to the touch. The forged 21\" DNH7 blade feature bo hi to lighten the 5.5mm thick blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9\" tsuka is wrapped in suede tsuka ito over white same (ray skin). The tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The menuki are a cloud and moon motif with a crecent moon and full moon on the other. The dark brown saya with a gray mist is lacquered with buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961342365801,"sku":"SC4049","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SC4049.png?v=1772643382"},{"product_id":"citadel-bamboo-katana","title":"Citadel Bamboo Katana","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCitadel Bamboo Katana - Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHandmade by skilled artisans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHand carved fittings of pure iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SC4003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: 40 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 27 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2lb 3oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint of Balance: 4 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Guard: .25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at Tip: .2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori: 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: DNH7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rendition of the classical bamboo themed katana is a light and fast sword. Hand forged from imported European DNH7 high carbon steel the differentially hardened blade features a \"bo-hi\" or fuller to lighten and balance the blade without sacrificing strength.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an extremely collectible and capable sword.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuba is hand cut and engraved from pure iron. The \"nanako\" or stippled pattern on the tsuba is accomplished by hand, quite a feat of patience with a stunning result. The tsuba also features \"seki-gane\", metal inserts at the top and bottom of the hole for the blade to slip through. These are of a softer metal (copper) than the iron of the tsuba and allow easier shaping of the hole to perfectly fit the tsuba to the blade. Over time if this fit becomes loose or the tsuba is fitted to another blade the seki-gane may be adjusted easily to tighten it back up. This is a small detail usually only found on hand-made Japanese tsuba and is indicative of the level of care and craftsmanship given to these swords by Citadel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"tsuka\" or handle and \"saya\" or scabbard are hand carved to fit each individual blade ensuring a proper fit. The handle is wrapped in genuine imported silk form Japan and tightly wrapped around the full same-gawa or ray skin wrap around the wooden core. The saya is lacquered in black to a nice semi-gloss finish with a ray skin wrap near the mouth of the saya to strengthen this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn hand this sword feels as if it is a natural extension to your arm, a truly exceptional experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961354293353,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/sc4003.png?v=1772644314"}],"url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/collections\/citadel-swords.oembed","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}