Iaito Minosaka Hon Koshirae | 2.45 ~ 2.55 Shaku Blade Length:2.50 Shaku - Old Fuchi/Kashira and particular attention is paid

and particular attention is paid to the location and shape of nodes

The Manji is one of the most important buddhist symbol and it inspired numerous Japanese traditional designs

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Tsuba : Tsurumaru (swan) | Menuki : Tombo (dragonfly) | Fuchi/Kashira : Ryu (dragon)

Iaito Minosaka Hon Koshirae | 2.45 ~ 2.55 Shaku Blade Length:2.50 Shaku - Old Fuchi/Kashira and particular attention is paidHon Koshirae Minosaka Iaito (2. 45 ~ 2. 55 Shaku) Made in Japan (Kyushu) Hamon : Suguha Habaki : Shonai (silver) Seppa : Silver Tsuba: Icho Zogan Menuki: Ryu (big) Fuchi Kashira: Guribori (Hon Jidai) Tsukaito & Sageo : Silk, blue Saya : Hon Kuroishime Based on the Kanbun style blade (17th century), the Hon Koshirae is a heavy model designed for advanced practitioners. In this cold (silver blue) design, the model features all the best kanagu (pieces)