Wally Hostetter
Serivces Offered:
Semi-Custom - Wally Special- I start with the new CAS
iberia Practical katana (a very good sword for
tamishagiri) and strip the blade of tsuka, seppa, tsuba,
and habaki. Then I replace these with my own work. I
also customize the saya, there you have a one of a kind
work of art shinken. Call or E mail to get yours now.
Same Gawa - four grades starting prices $55.00
Blades Straightened $40.00
Blades Sharpened $45.00
Tsunagi for blades length determines price.
Habaki copper hand forged $150.00
Two piece Habaki $200.00
Patterns, Grooves and Piercing extra.
Seppa hand made to fit nakago $45.00 pair
Tsuba hand made in wrought iron. E mail for prices.
Menuki $65 - $75.00 pair
Fuchi Kashira $65 - $80.00 paired
Plating for menuki, fuchi, kashira can be gold, black,
antique silver or selective / multi plated.
Saya start at $375.00
Made for full length swords (Blades up to 29 inches)
Different types of finishes on Saya available.
The standard Saya will include; Kojiri, Koiguchi, Kurigata
(made of buffalo horn)
a smooth or stone finish of most colors on Saya.
Custom Saya finishes avaiable - togidashi makie
(polished out maki) form of makie in which a design is laid
upon lacquer is covered by further layers of lacquer,
which are then partly polished away to reveal the design
on an uneven surface.
Kosharai pockets installed on your saya
Saya for Yari or Naginata price will vary with size.
New Tsuka $300.00
Includes new Same wrapped with Tsuka Ito (cotton or
silk) any color available, leather is extra because of
greater cost.
Tsuka with silk or cotton Ito $125.00
Different levels of repair done on old mounts
depending on condition.
Shira Saya also done for blades.
Poles for pole arms will range in price according to
length, size of the weapon and quality of work.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Serivces Offered:
Semi-Custom - Wally Special- I start with the new CAS
iberia Practical katana (a very good sword for
tamishagiri) and strip the blade of tsuka, seppa, tsuba,
and habaki. Then I replace these with my own work. I
also customize the saya, there you have a one of a kind
work of art shinken. Call or E mail to get yours now.
Same Gawa - four grades starting prices $55.00
Blades Straightened $40.00
Blades Sharpened $45.00
Tsunagi for blades length determines price.
Habaki copper hand forged $150.00
Two piece Habaki $200.00
Patterns, Grooves and Piercing extra.
Seppa hand made to fit nakago $45.00 pair
Tsuba hand made in wrought iron. E mail for prices.
Menuki $65 - $75.00 pair
Fuchi Kashira $65 - $80.00 paired
Plating for menuki, fuchi, kashira can be gold, black,
antique silver or selective / multi plated.
Saya start at $375.00
Made for full length swords (Blades up to 29 inches)
Different types of finishes on Saya available.
The standard Saya will include; Kojiri, Koiguchi, Kurigata
(made of buffalo horn)
a smooth or stone finish of most colors on Saya.
Custom Saya finishes avaiable - togidashi makie
(polished out maki) form of makie in which a design is laid
upon lacquer is covered by further layers of lacquer,
which are then partly polished away to reveal the design
on an uneven surface.
Kosharai pockets installed on your saya
Saya for Yari or Naginata price will vary with size.
New Tsuka $300.00
Includes new Same wrapped with Tsuka Ito (cotton or
silk) any color available, leather is extra because of
greater cost.
Tsuka with silk or cotton Ito $125.00
Different levels of repair done on old mounts
depending on condition.
Shira Saya also done for blades.
Poles for pole arms will range in price according to
length, size of the weapon and quality of work.
Prices subject to change without notice.
