As a Tensho Koshirae the Tsukagashira is made from genuine Suigyu horn with a Hyotan Sukashi Tsuba.
But the most particular detail of this Koshirae is the unique Katatemaki Tsukamaki wrapped over a black Samegawa made in Haraawase Kise (full samegawa wrap).
The Saya is fine lacquered in Shu Urimi (reddish brown gloss finish) and comes with a silk Sageo in navy.
- Weight w/o the Saya: 840 g approx.
- Total length: 106 cm
- Blade length: 74 cm
- Blade material : reinforced zinc aluminium alloy*
- Tsuka (handle) length: 26 cm
- Genuine Samegawa (ray skin).Haraawase Kise
- Tsukamaki (wrapping): Navy Silk
- Saya: selected Ho wood. Shu Urumi (reddish brown gloss finish).
- Sageo: Silk
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 5-6 weeks for the production.
*A zinc /aluminium alloy is not made for cutting or any action which involves any impact to another object.