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Bladesmith & Artist | Budo Practitioner |  Handmade blades and tools rooted in tradition. Learn.Give.Respect. Endure⚡️🏴🇯🇵

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A set of nine for a talented friend here.

The small ‘Negishi Ryu’ themed items that look like rockets were fashioned by a shuriken adept and master craftsman here from my collection as well as my own heretical ‘items’. As many know I reclaim and try to bring to life old, neglected and damaged ‘scrapped’ swords, spears, ‘Yajiri’ 矢尻arrow heads etc. Something which brings me great joy and informs my simple blade making.

As for ‘Shuriken’ as some asked : The ‘iron missiles’ we know and love are most often written with the three characters 手裏剣 - ‘Hand hidden sword’. Within the recondite art of ‘Shuriken Jutsu’, itself originally a subset of the sword art of Kenjutsu, they are known my many other names, and in more than a few cases with exactly the same pronunciation. Such aliases as 手裡剣 Te Ura Ken, 手利剣 Te Ri Ken and 修理剣 Shuriken.

手離剣 Te Ri Ken - also pronounced ‘Shuriken’ can readily be found in some old documents. The second character ‘離’ Ri or Hanasu conveys the meaning of ‘detaching or separating’ from the hand of the wielder. (as a true projectile) This character 離 has deep meaning and esoteric significance in traditional Japanese archery both of the combat and ceremonial variety also. Many other names exist,some are used phonetically and do not posses the depth of meaning of the character above. 修利剣 Shuriken, 投剣 To Ken, 打剣 Da Ken 撃剣 GekKen, 不殺剣 Fu Satsu Ken (‘sword that doesn’t kill’...), 削闘剣 So To Ken, びょう Byo -(Chinese Pyo) 隠剣 In Ken ,暗剣 An Ken, 三不過剣San Fu Ga Ken and many others also....... Those that are used ‘phonetically’ frustratingly abound, as is often the case when dealing with premodern Japanese. In other cases the Kanji used for Shuriken reflect their unique characteristics and provide valuable hints and insight into how they were regarded and deployed by different Ryuha. Blah blah blah.
Week started with a bang and not a fizzle for a change. A fantastic rest of the week to all. Prevail.
🙏⚡️🏴🥷

#短刀 #tanto #紳士懐剣 #kaiken #懐剣 #shinobi #shinobikaiken #pikal #kwaikenknife # #shuriken #手裏剣 # #prevail #マサレ #nineflowbudo # #Jujutsu #sneakreapercartel #heresy #breakevil #create #handmade #restore #knifethrowing by @nineflowbudo

‘Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt’

Attributed to the peerless ‘Sun Tzu’ who probably doesn’t need an introduction anywhere.

Overt and ‘covert’ - N.P.E ‘pieces’ here from some of the best people here.

Indeed - ‘tools’ for the contemporary ‘Shinobi’ and others of discernment.

Gary and Kevin both need no introduction here either.

Real always recognizes real - as iron sharpens iron. Just wish we were all much closer. 🙏☝️

One’s own rough ‘prototype’ pieces here also in the foreground.

Will show their hopefully improved iterations as soon as one is able.

Got a lot done recently - hence the conspicuous absence from this dastardly platform.

Do hope to post some of the ‘fruits’ of that recent labor in a few days.

Hell of a week.

The weekend looms large. Looks good too.

The very best of the rest of the weekend to all you good people.

Support makers !

🙏⚡️🏴🥷

#短刀 #tanto #紳士懐剣 #kaiken #懐剣 #shinobi #shinobikaiken #pikal #kwaikenknife # #shuriken #手裏剣 #yoroidoshi #prevail #マサレ #nineflowbudo #knife #knifemaking #ナイフメイキング#katana #kenjutsu #剣術 #Jujutsu #sneakreapercartel #warriortotems #heresy #breakevil #believe #tools #checkinonyourfriends by @nineflowbudo

‘Time marches on inexorably’ - in myriad directions and trajectories. It’s been a minute…..

Edge and point here. Merely that.

The sculpted ‘Shuriken ( C.1840 ) - Senba Shuriken - and other old ‘pieces’ all creatively recycled from old stock of similar ‘vintage’. ‘Knives’ are a source of inspiration for my ‘Shuriken’ and Vice versa. Strictly speaking though ‘ 短刀’Tanto are not ‘knives’ and as the Kanji most clearly reveal they are ‘短’ Mijikai ‘刀’ Katana. ‘Short’ and Sword’ respectively.

Personal blade here - was crafted under the gentle yet most erudite gaze of my good buddy here @kg.handcrafted In his old workspace when I was able to visit Canada almost a year ago.
Such good times I’ll treasure forever.

Those ‘magikal’ coins crafted by the massively gifted and kind @_irwes_

The best of the weekend to everyone. 🙏🤙☝️🏴

#手裏剣 #棒手裏剣 #武道 #武術 #sneakreapercartel #boshuriken #handmade #vintageshuriken #shuriken #bujutsu #prevail #throwingspike #nineflowbudo #短刀　#prevail
#believe #warriortotems #magik
#ninja #ninjutsu #supportallmakers
#kaiken #edc #懐剣 #breakevil 🙏🫡🦅🏴 by @nineflowbudo

‘Trifecta’

Merely that - from some of the best people here. Personal items in the main. @kg.handcrafted gifted me the most amazing ‘shuriken’ a while back for which no words of gratitude will suffice.

The ‘paper weight item’ is a veritable work of art - as well as a ‘lights out item from the most humble and capable Jujutsuka @darcefarce209
Hope my Shinobi Kaiken is still serving you well brother. 🙏
Reground old ‘item’ available.

Friday on the horizon at last. So much to do. The best of the weekend to all. 🙏

# gratitude #three #findaway #knife #手裏剣 #ナイフ　　#knifemaking #prevail #shuriken #trifecta #nineflowbudo #jujutsu #柔術 #kaiken #懐剣 #kwaiken #tools #knaf #pikalknife 　＃日本刀 #tanto #短刀 l #鎧通し#tanto #gratitude #dowhatyoulove #sneakreapercartel #bepatient #bekind by @nineflowbudo

Happy 2025! Just simple blades here on their way to some of the best people. It’s been a hot minute. Hope everyone here started their new year with a bang and not a fizzle. - A snake year - 巳年🐍蛇年-! No less. Hate this platform love all of you 🙏👊☝️

Be safe. Keep others safer. Be your brothers keeper. 🙏🏴💎☝️

#blackout
#prevail #gratitude #jujutsu #柔術 #懐剣 #kwaiken #flow #black #magik#bekind #bepatient
#make #supportallmakers
#breakevil
#sneakreapercartel
#findaway 🙏🏴iitvw fzzke by @nineflowbudo

‘Black magic operates most effectively in pre conscious, marginal areas. Casual curses are the most effective’.

Full ‘Black out’ kit here. All imbued with ‘magickal intent’ - and good vibrations.

Above quote attributed to William S Burroughs - who love him or hate him - was definitely not mediocre. In any way.

Most recent work flanked by Kaiken and ‘Fruit knife prototype ‘items’ from a good while back……..

Still here.

Appreciate all of you kind folk who check in on me and keep me going

Just busy AF and exhausted to be honest.

As we all are.

The winter solstice - Yuletide - Christmas - ‘Nenmatsu’ 年末with its long days and long nights is our time for deserved rest, repair and reflection.

May we all get the time to do that at least.
It’s been a brutal year for so many in my small sphere. And ‘Christmas’ - in particular…….

This is a magical time though.

And a most sacred one also.

The old ways are the true ways.

Patience and forbearance are the ‘jewels’ in everyone’s crown.

Be safe. Keep others safer. Be your brothers keeper. 🙏🏴💎☝️

#blackout ‘nenmatsu’
#magic #prevail #gratitude #jujutsu #柔術 #懐剣 #kwaiken #flow #black #magik
#Stealth #williamburroughs #bekind #bepatient
#talisman #restore #supernatural
#make #supportallmakers
#breakevil
#sneakreapercartel
#findaway 🙏🏴👊 by @nineflowbudo

Simple Purple ‘Shinobi’ 忍び　🥷 set from a short while back….. Or my heretical interpretation of things most probably. The spikes are a thing tho’. If you know you know…..as far as those are concerned.
#dogood #breakevil
#tanto #短刀 #日本刀 #ナイフ #prevail #nineflowbudo #kwaikenknife #supportreverseedge #jujutsu #柔術 #kaiken #懐剣 #kwaiken #makersgonnamake #flow
#Stealth
#talisman
#make
#breakevil
#sneakreapercartel #knifemaking
#findaway 🙏🏴👊 by @nineflowbudo

Still here and status unchanged. Busy AF would be an understatement. Personal items here - spear point Kozuka by the one and only Kevin @kg.handcrafted and ‘Daimyo’ grade ‘ironclad’ Tanto - 短刀 - in my humble collection for scale and comparison. The Sageo - 下緒 - retaining - restraining (!) cord on the latter clearly informs the modern equivalents as all can see. Do what you love. Support makers. Be kind. 🫡⚡️🤘

@kg.handcrafted
#restore
#tanto #短刀 #日本刀 #ナイフ #prevail #nineflowbudo #kwaikenknife #supportreverseedge #jujutsu #柔術 #kaiken #懐剣 #kwaiken #makersgonnamake #flow
#Stealth
#talisman
#make
#breakevil
#sneakreapercartel #knifemaking
#findaway 🙏🏴👊 by @nineflowbudo

忍び懐剣 blackout ‘Shinobi Kaiken’ in a ‘Pikal’ style for a patient gent here. A few more in the cards. Gods and Buddhas willing. This item of course ‘Inspired by ‘shuriken’ and all things related to them.

Although I make blades as ‘talismans’ ‘お守り剣’ to protect from and break evil - they’re functional in every way.
Small and easily concealed within the palm, thus qualifying as a ‘Shuriken’ ‘手裏剣’ as far as those those characters go.

So grateful for all the help that @kg.handcrafted has given me in all areas of the craft. Especially sheath making in the ‘Hartsfield’ style. This one finally came out ok I reckon……

Hump day rolled out splendidly my end. Glorious sunshine and busy AF as always.

The best of the rest of the week to everyone everywhere. Stay safe and find ways to be happy and help others.

#shinobikaiken
#tanto #短刀 #日本刀 #ナイフ #prevail #nineflowbudo #kwaikenknife #supportreverseedge #jujutsu #柔術 #kaiken #懐剣 #kwaiken #makersgonnamake #flow
#Stealth
#talisman
#make
#breakevil
#sneakreapercartel #knifemaking
#findaway 🙏🏴👊 by @nineflowbudo

A blade born of secrets,
Once a samurai’s pride, now a whisper—

Forged by Nineflowbudo’s hand,
An echo of the arcane,
We embrace the way of strategy,
Fighting light with veiled intent,

A keeper of hidden rites,
In a world where silence conjures fate.
I
I am forever grateful for the most precious of gifts, thank you gentleman from the bottom of my heart. by @nineflowbudo

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of
deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because
there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great
enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the
triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place
shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

All time classic ‘Theodore Roosevelt’ quote that probably needs no introduction here. Motivation and perspective in a class of its own. Right. Have to say the ‘back up blade’ that I simply wrapped and sheathed from Kevin @kg.handcrafted is just the business. You can see the destructive testing subjected to that exact blade on Kevin’s feed. That Sheathed as a necker alongside my 王狼 ‘Wolf King’ - ‘Ō Rō Shinken Naoshi Tantō fashioned from a piece of considerably old 玉鋼 ‘Tama Hagane’ that still bears some ‘dings’. It’s a heavy piece that feels like a ‘Katana’. Unsurprising tperhaps but some similar ‘ones’ I’ve handled felt ‘dead’ to me. Subjectivity. Maybe. As to the backstory regarding many such things - the mind just boggles. These ‘items’ on the way to a most formidable man here.
Friday somehow on the horizon. Hell of a week. The very best of the rest of it to all. 🙏🤙👊

#breakevil #motivation #perspective
#Backup
#Blackout
#Roosevelt
#tanto #短刀 #日本刀 #ナイフ #prevail #nineflowbudo #kwaikenknife #jujutsu #柔術 #kaiken #懐剣 #kwaiken #makersgonnamake #flow
#Stealth
#talisman
#sneakreapercartel #knifemaking
#findaway 🙏🏴👊 by @nineflowbudo

忍び懐剣 blackout ‘Shinobi Kaiken’ for a friend here. A few more in the cards. Gods and Buddhas willing. This item of course ‘Inspired by ‘shuriken’. Although most of these and their kind are made as ‘talismans’ ‘お守り剣’ They’re functional in every way.
Small and easily concealed within the palm, thus qualifying as a ‘Shuriken’ ‘手裏剣’ as far as those those characters go….. A few more of these and their variants in the works…. Watch this space. The very best of the weekend to all. 🙏🤙👊

#shinobikaiken
#tanto #短刀 #日本刀 #ナイフ #prevail #nineflowbudo #kwaikenknife #supportreverseedge #jujutsu #柔術 #kaiken #懐剣 #kwaiken #makersgonnamake #flow
#Stealth
#talisman
#make
#breakevil
#sneakreapercartel #knifemaking
#findaway 🙏🏴👊 by @nineflowbudo