Based on the genuine Miyamoto Musashis sword created by Izuminokami Kaneshige, this model features until the minimum detail the traditional and elegant design.
This Koshirae is unique not only because of the famous Namako Sukashi Tsuba, better known as Musashi Tsuba or because of the well known Fuchi Kashira design, but also because of the elegant and carefully hand wrapped Tsuka in traditional Kasane Maki style (superimposed wrapping) in genuine leather with a securely fitted golden plated bee Menuki and the fine Saya lacquered in Shu Urimi (reddish brown gloss finish) with Kurigata Shitodome included, which give an aesthetic touch to the hole Koshirae.
- Weight w/o the Saya: 840 g approx.
- Total length: 106 cm
- Blade length: 74 cm
- Blade material : reinforced zinc aluminium alloy*
- Hamon:Double Kaneshige.
- Tsuka (handle) length: 26 cm
- Traditional Kasane Maki style in leather.
- Saya: selected Ho wood.
- Sageo: Silk black Sageo.
- Proudly made in Gifu, Japan.
The Iaito is constructed only by Japanese craftsmen in Gifu, not created by either non-Japanese labor or by mass production system: please allow us 3-4 weeks for the production.
*A zinc aluminium alloy is not made for cutting or any action which involves any impact to another object.