Iaito Minosaka Jidai Koshirae | Special Edition | 2.45 Shaku

Jidai Koshirae Minosaka Iaito Special Edition (2.45 Shaku) Made in Japan (Gifu) Hamon: Midare Habaki: Muji (Brass) | Seppa: Brass Tsuba: Special Namako | Fuchi/Kashira : Special Black Ishime | Menuki: See product options Tsukaito & Sageo: Cotton, Tetsukon (blue-grey) | Saya: Kuroishime | Shitodome: Silver The Jidai Koshirae is of a standard Japanese quality that offers a very good quality/price rate and one of our best sellers for many years. Our team has been recommending this model for several years to Iaido beginners. It also makes a fine choice for Aikidoists looking for a practical Iaito. In honor of this flagship model's success, Minosaka has decided to release a special edition with unique and individual details curated by our team (depending on the reception of this special release, the workshop may look to introduce more unique iterations in the future). Available exclusively in a 2.45 shaku (74.2 cm) blade length, these Special Jidai Koshirae Models features a Midare blade Hamon (pattern). The fittings feature a brass Habaki and Seppa, and a special edition Namako (sea cucumber) Tsuba with a delicate pattern. Please note that this exclusive Tsuba is not available on other Iaito or as a standalone product. Both Tsukaito and Sageo are crafted from traditional Tetsukon (blue-grey) Kakucho weaved cotton, while the Fuchi and Kashira are a special-edition Ishime set in an elegant black finish. The Saya is coated in highly durable Kuroishime (black sand-textured) lacquer, which is the strongest, most scratch-resistant lacquer available. In addition, the Saya is accented with a silver Shitodome. Each Iaito in this limited run is a unique piece, with its individual identity defined by the distinct Menuki set you choose from our product variants: Ichiringiku (一輪菊) - Chrysanthemum Botan (牡丹) - Peony flower Sansho (山椒) - Japanese pepper Suisen (水仙) - Narcissus Botangiku (牡丹菊) - Peony Chrysanthemum flower Natamame (なた豆) - Sword bean The blade is made of reinforced high quality zinc/aluminium bubble-free alloy (duralumin). Note: Alloy blades do not cut and cannot be sharpened. Just like the blade, all fitting parts are handmade in Japan and result in a 100% made in Japan product. Technical Specifications Weight - Ichiringiku ~830 g without Saya | ~1,080 g with Saya Weight - Botan ~830 g without Saya | ~1,100 g with Saya Weight - Sansho ~840 g without Saya | ~1,090 g with Saya Weight - Suisen ~840 g without Saya | ~1,100 g with Saya Weight - Botangiku ~790 g without Saya | ~1,030 g with Saya Weight - Natamame ~830 g without Saya | ~1,100 g with Saya Motohaba 32 mm Sakihaba 20 mm Motokasane 6 mm Tsuba Special Namako (7.6 x 7.2 cm, 4.1 mm thickness) Saya Magnolia wood, Kuroishime lacquer Size Table Your size (cm) Blade (shaku / cm) Tsuka (sun / cm) ~ 175 cm 2.45 / 74.2 9 / 27.3 *This size table is based on the official Japanese Iaido federation recommendation, for information purpose only. Disclaimer: Non Returnable Item Because considered as a weapon by the Japanese legislation, the reimportation of the item is impossible. Therefore, this product is non-returnable/exchangeable.