Jingu Swordshop Closed

Ladies and gentlemen,
Due to personal commitments, we regret to inform you that Jingu Sword shop is officially closed.

Due to this stock, is on SALE!

The Thaitsuki Katana is now going for - 700 AUD
Shido (unfinished saya) - 600 AUD (on Hold)
Kabutowari - (Sold)

Payments can be made by paypal. all prices exclude shipping.
send email to inquiries@jinguswordshop.com

Its been fun.
Yours Truly,
-eush .

Jingu Swordshop annual break.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Jingu Swordshop will be officially closed from the 20th of December 2006 till the 15th of February 2007. Bookings and inquiries on available and custom swords may be made by e-mail throughout this period but swords will not be shipped until after we return. The blog will be updated while we are away to inform you of our travels and findings =)
Till then,
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bufu ikkan!!

-Eush

New swords for sale!

Hello!

Here's a quick rundown of what's happening in the next couple weeks:

There is a new shinobi-katana that will be for sale.
We have one "Ukigumo" wakizashi up for grabs, let us know if you want a custom job on it. (Visit www.oniforge.com for more info on the ukigumo swords)
Our "Onibochou" fittings have arrived, and the katana will be completed soon.
We are currently working on two "Ashigaru" blades from Oni Forge, one with a blue wave theme, and the other with a spring plum theme. (Photos will be up soon)

The gallery section of the website will soon be updated to include all blade specs and mounting specs as it was on the previous site. This should make it easier to reference past work and see what styles of work we have to offer.

People have been asking about how to purchase our products..--
For now, just send us an e-mail and we'll sort it out. Paypal buttons and shopping cart will be up soon! :)

October News: Jingu Custom Swordshop has a new website!

Hi everyone,
Our new website is finally up and running!
The URL is still exactly the same:
http://www.jinguswordshop.com

We've added a few more services and a whole new accessories page. We now offer cleaning kits, katana makura, and heaps of different styles of sageo! A price list for our tsukamaki services is now online as well as instructions on how to customise blades through Jingu Swordshop.

We hope the new website is easier to navigate than the previous one, but please (!) let us know if there are any problems with the website, or aspects of it that make it hard to use. We always welcome suggestions and comments about the website. :)


Shop News:

Custom Sayas--
We have been working on various styles of saya finishing. These include: Same inlays, dual-colour sayas, matt and gloss finishes, etc.
Because this batch of custom saya are the first to be sold on our website, we are not charging for any handiwork done on the saya. The only thing we are charging for on saya work are the materials used for its completion (at cost). This is probably the only time we will be offering this deal, so take advantage of it :) Photos of the finished products will be coming soon!!

Armour--
We are no longer offering the Edo-period armour from last month.


News of Things to Come:

December and January--
We will be leaving Australia for the greater portion of December 2006 and part of January 2007. Website updates and e-mails will continue, and we will be returning with more stock. This time around, we are thinking of getting a series of folded blades, some wakizashi, and a few tanto as well. Let us know if you'd like us to pick up any specific items!

Cheers!

-Leslie

Jingu Swordshop offering armour for ONE MONTH ONLY!

We are offering a life size, Edo reproduction suit of armour for one month to test out the armour market. If much interest is shown, Jingu Swordshop will be offering various suits of armour from Japan.

Our asking price is: 2,600 AUD / 1,990 USD


Type of Armor : Japanese Samurai Armor
Armor / full item Measurements : 23" Across; 63" Tall; 16" Depth
Helmet Measurements : Helmet 17" Across; 17" Tall; 14" Depth
Armor Material : Metal, cloth
Box Measurements : 17 1/2" Across; 21 1/2" Tall; 16" Depth -wood
Condition : Excellent

"This extraordinary EDO period (1603 – 1867) reproduction set of traditionally accurate Japanese samurai amour is in almost new condition. This replica was assembled by hand in Japan and should not be compared to any of the cheaper replica sets of amour on the market and is a great investment that should appreciate in value. The techniques used to produce this suite are very similar to the way real suits were crafted. This suit weights approximately the same as the suits of the period and represent what the samurai actually wore. Anyone who has tried on one of the cheaply made copies knows how cumbersome they are. They just were not meant to be worn. This suit was made to wear and is easy to move in. One of my customers who recently purchased a few of these suits from me says that he can wear and move comfortably in this type of suit even though he is 6 feet tall and weights 208 pounds. Plus he is a stickler for authenticity and eagerly endorses this suit. The cord, cloth, metal and leather used in this replica make it beautiful, functional and very durable. The armor set is COMPLETE including the armor chest (box for storage and display) as well as the wooden armor display stand that securely holds the armor up for viewing, as shown in the pictures. The colors of this suit are stunning and almost impossible to depict accurately in pictures. Look closely at the kote (sleeves) pictured and you can see the gorgeous pattern of the material. The kabuto (helmet) is of special interest as it so beautiful and substantial that it could easily be displayed alone. Note the ridges on the helmet and its beautiful ornamentation. Unlike the cheaper copies, this helmet is quite comfortable – no rivets poking you in the head. The helmet rests on your head by its liner and not by the rim (assuming you do not have a very large head) as with many copies. Similar suits of armor have sold recently on eBay for around $3,000.00. So don’t miss this chance to own this finely crafted and beautiful Japanese samurai armor."

-dealer's description

Photos:









Please e-mail us at inquiries@jinguswordshop.com if you would like to see more photos.

Jingu Revamp!

Hey everyone,

After much thought and deep contemplation ;)
we've decided to redo our main webpage (and blog).
Links will still remain the same, as well as email..
hopefully the new site will be a bit easier to navigate and have lots more pictures!

We've also been doing a bit of saya work, and we've done a dual-colour saya (black and gold) for the sks7 chisa katana, and a same inlay for the 1050 doutanuki saya which is fitted with skull-themed fittings from Mr. Lohman and a black leather handle wrap. This doutanuki handles amazingly, and has a long handle for extra leverage as well.. so far it's one of our favourites!
Well, that's all for now..

:)

Leslie
JinguSwordshop.com

Jingu swordshop returns!

After a month well spent in Malaysia, we return to WA. =)

Our groups research should be published some time next year, so those who are interested, look forward to it!

Business is up and running again, and we are recieving one more batch of wakizashi tomorrow.

Sorry for the long wait!

-Jingu Swordshop

july update

STOCK IS IN!!!

We now have:
1- Dynasty Forge 1095 Daimyo series Katana
1- 1050 Doutanuki
1- 1070 Doutanuki
1- Thaitsuki Katana
1- Folded Daisho

We are considering a variety of themes, and are willing to take custom orders as well. Potential themes for this batch are:
Flying birds, Demon cleaver, War

There is one more package of wakizashi coming in, but we are off to Malaysia tomorrow, so we will not be able to view them until the end of July.

Sorry to keep everyone waiting so long!

June Update

Hello!

Our new stock is still on order, but is running a bit late. It is expected to arrive in mid-June. We will be getting in a good variety of different styled cutting blades as well as a daisho and some wakizashi.

We have a new sword for sale: Sunflower SKS7 from Martial Art Swords, with custom handle.

For anyone who doesn't know, we do have a mailing list! If you'd like to be added, please let us know at inquiries@jinguswordshop.com by emailing us a blank email with the subject 'mailing list'.

Important note!
During the month of July, we will be participating on a research project from the 1st to the 24th of July. During this time, we will not be able to do any shopwork since we will be out of the country. If there are any requests or concerns, please let us know ASAP.

=)

New Website Up!

Hello!
Our new website, www.jinguswordshop.com is now up and running! We also have a new e-mail address, inquiries@jinguswordshop.com
Apologies for any inconveniences this change may incur.
Old pictures can still be viewed in the gallery section, and news will be up in the products- swords section. More information on our upcoming shipment will be posted there. Pictures of the new swords will be up ASAP.

Also, our shipment is expected to arrive late May possibly early June. A few changes has taken place in our shipment order as well. Kogarasu-maru katanas will not be coming in this round, but we will be getting in some SKS7 katanas, a daisho set, and wakizashi. Also in this batch will be high quality folded blades.

The Jingu Blog will still be accessible, but information about our products will be exclusive to the new website. The blog will be strictly for news and updates.

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy the new site!

Jingu Update 25 April 2006

Hello! Our current stock is currently either sold or on hold, but our new stock is coming in May 2006. We will be customizing more high quality blades from Oni Forge. This time around we will be recieving a few very special items.

One is a replica of a blade of the lay-priest Kotetsu. Kotetsu's swords were famed throughout the Edo period and graded as having "supreme sharpness" by the shogun's sword tester and executioner Yamada Asaemon.

The next features a geometry many will be familiar with. It was originally created by the swordsmith Kiyomaro, whos swords were said to be so good at cutting that the general Kato Kiyomasa granted the prefix "Kiyo" to the swordsmith's name. This particular geometry was most famous throughout the Nambokucho era. Our Kiyomaro replicas are heavily weighted with an o-kissaki and a large groove.

Also arriving in our new shipment will be a kogarasu-maru replica, a double sided sword with a tachi-like curvature made by Amakuni during the Heian era.

In other news, our base model, the Tombo katana has been upgraded to the Bushi katana, a hand forged, 1070 steel blade and clay tempered for a beautiful hamon. It's differential heat treatment allows for a harder edge and softer spine, which leads to durability and long-term retainment of the blade's edge.

Our new website is underway! The new website will be up in early May, and a link will be posted on this blog when it is completed.

As always, all of our blades will be fully custom and one-of-a-kind. For more information, or if you have any questions about Jingu Swordshop, please email Jinguswordshop@gmail.com. It is also possible to request a theme and pre-order blades from Jingu. Please let us know!

Thanks for looking!

New! Tameshigiri Videos

Many thanks to Peter James and all of his students from the School of Japanese Swordsmanship in Western Australia!

Last night we had the opportunity to take footage of Oni Forge's 1050 model in action during the dojo's practice cutting session.

The new videos should be available on the web shortly, please look forward to it!

These models were also previously tested and filmed in California on tatami omote from the Mugen Dachi Company. This medium simulates the density of human limbs for realistic tameshigiri.
Click titles to view:
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1: Tatami Tameshigiri by Peter S.
2: Tatami Tameshigiri by Peter S.
3: Tatami Tameshigiri by Peter S.
4: Tatami Tameshigiri by Peter S.

Here is the same model, this time tested on 2"-3" green timber bamboo.
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1: Bamboo Tameshigiri by Loren Graves
2: Bamboo Tameshigiri by Loren Graves

Kochou (Butterfly) (SOLD)

This is a fully custom 1050 Oni forge Katana, This time with a Bo Hi for added strength and lightness.The name of this blade is derived from the sukashi tsuba it comes with : 'Kagecho' or The butterfly's shadow.

Blade

Steel: 1050 High Carbon Blade
Length: 28.5 in.
Tsuka Length: 11 in.
Hi: Bo Hi
Polish: Mirror Finish
Weight: 2.25 lbs
Heat Treatment: Spring Tempered
Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri
Curvature: 0.75 In.

Fittings:

Tsuba : Kagecho
Fuchi : Iron Higo
Kashira : Horn
Menuki : Hagoromo
Wrap Style : Hineri Maki (Twist wrap)
Ito : Dark Blue over Blackened Same.
Sageo : Blue + Black Shigeuchi Style
Gloss Black Saya
Horn Tsunogaeshi
Handle Fit: Double Mekugi








Price : SOLD.

Mika No Tsuki (Crescent moon) (On Hold)

Another a fully custom 1050 blade from Oniforge, This time in purple katate maki over blackened same. The theme is derived from a haiku by Basho. It features Bats and cherry blossoms on the koshirae.

mi shi ya sono / did you see?
nanuka wa haka no / on the seventh night at your grave
mika no tsuki / the crescent moon

Blade

Steel: 1050 High Carbon

Blade Length: 28.5 in.

Tsuka Length: 11 in.

Hi: None

Polish: Mirror Finish

Weight: 2.25 lbs
Heat Treatment: Spring Tempered

Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri

Curvature: 0.75 In.

Fittings:

Tsuba : Crescent moon and cherry trees sukashi style

Fuchi : Iron Higo

Kashira : Horn

Menuki : Bats

Wrap Style : Katate Maki

Ito : Purple

over Blackened Same.

Sageo : Purple Shigeuchi Style

Gloss Black Saya

Handle Fit: Double Mekugi





Price : On Hold

Takaramaru (Treasure) (On Hold)

For our first offering here at Jingu, we have a fully custom 1050 blade from Oniforge, mounted battle-style. The suede katate maki ito provides excellent grip and the Hanjiro tsuba prevents the blade from rolling if it hits the ground. The two holes at the back of the tsuba are apparently there to loop a string through enabling one to tie the sword to their hand to prevent it from being lost in battle.

Blade

Steel: 1050 High Carbon

Blade Length: 28.5 in.

Tsuka Length: 11 in.

Hi: None

Polish: Mirror Finish

Weight: 2.25 lbs
Heat Treatment: Spring Tempered

Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri

Curvature: 0.75 In.

Fittings:

Tsuba : Hanjiro Style

Fuchi : Iron Higo

Kashira : Horn

Menuki : Takara Bukuro

Wrap Style : Katate Maki (Battle wrap)

Ito : Dark Brown Suede

over Blackened Same.

Sageo : Brown + Black Shigeuchi Style

Gloss Black Saya

Handle Fit: Double Mekugi

PRICE :On Hold.

WELCOME

Welcome to Jingu Swordshop! We offer tsukamaki (handle wrapping) services as well as custom live blades for use in the practices of iai (sword drawing) and tameshigiri (test cutting).

Jingu Swordshop will offer tanto, wakizashi, and katana, some based on the famed sword geometries of Kotetsu and Kiyomaro.

Our upcoming projects are fully customized high end blades from Oni Forge. We will feature the 1095, Folded and Sks7 models- fully mounted, refitted and one of a kind. Each blade is presented with a certificate of authenticity from Jingu Swordshop.

Custom orders will also be available on a limited basis.

Stock blades and practical models are available under Jingu_Swordshop on Ebay.

For any questions or comments, please email JinguSwordshop@gmail.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Important NOTE: we do NOT sell to anyone under 18. Buyer assumes all responsibility for following state / country laws. Jingu Swordshop highly recommends that before purchasing our swords, you have some knowledge on the etiquette of handling shinken. These blades are made for cutting - please be careful around them.