The Isshin Kage Heiho-Ke House — 一心兵法影家
The House of One-Heart Martial Strategy
Isshin Kage Heiho-ke is a private ryūha of Japanese heiho and long-blade sword craft, specializing in traditional maintenance polishing, honed edge sharpening, custom saya fabrication, and hand-crafted tsuka building and fitting.
Our foundation rests on discipline, patience, precision, and absolute respect for steel.
The House reflects several core principles:
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一心 — Isshin
“One Heart. One Mind.”
The craftsman and blade must be aligned with calm focus.
No rush. No noise. No chaos.
Just presence, breath, technique, and intention.
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影 — Kage
“The Shadow.”
Work is done quietly.
Privately.
Without seeking attention.
The House operates after-hours, in silence, away from chaos — like the shadow discipline of the old craftsmen.
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兵法 — Heiho
“Martial Strategy.”
Every movement — from a polishing stroke to a tsuka carving pass — is a strategic action.
A blade is not merely steel.
It is the disciplined embodiment of the warrior who wields it.
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家 — Ke / Ka
“The House / Family.”
The House is not a public school.
It is a private structure built on values:
- Discipline
- Loyalty to craft
- Respect for tradition
- Humility in improvement
- Precision in workmanship
- The pursuit of mastery
Each blade that enters the House is treated as a member — not a product.
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The Nature of Our Work
We follow a simple path:
- Calm work
- Clean method
- Non-commercial spirit
- Traditional respect
- No shortcuts
- No inflated pricing
Isshin Katana exists because the craft deserves respect — not because of profit.
The House stands on the belief that beauty exists in precision, patience, and imperfection refined.
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Your Blade in Our Care
Every sword entrusted to Isshin Kage Heiho-Ke is treated with:
- Focus
- Serenity
- Honor
- Intention
Whether it is a Japanese handmade sword, production katana, or a family heirloom, each blade enters the House as a guest deserving respect. No job to small or too big.
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contact@isshin-katana.com
Learn More / Begin a Project
Contact the House:
PO Box 332
Tallmadge, OH 44278