Minosaka Lightweight Iaito - Tensho Koshirae
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The Tensho Koshirae is another highly stylised Iaito, with unique features linked with the swords made in this style in 16th century. The Tensho Koshirae is famous as being the style of sword of Akechi Mitsuhide, general of Oda Nobunaga, whose rebellion led to the eventual establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a dynasty which spanned 250 years and brought Japan into the modern age.
Characterised by a buffalo horn Kashira wrapped in Makikake style, where the Tsuka Ito wraps over the top of the fitting, and a simple decoratively grooved Fuchi, the Tensho Koshirae features hardwearing silk Ito material and a matching Sageo.
Often paired with the thick, iconic, Hyotan (gourd) Tsuba, the custom Tensho model offers options to customise Tsuba, Ito colour and Saya, along with a myriad of technical options to make this Iaito truly your own.
Standard Features Include:
Lightweight Blade – Sand cast zinc aluminium alloy with groove, available in 2.20-2.55 lengths.
Ha (Cutting Edge) - Standard (unsharpened).
Tsuka Ito (Hilt Binding) – Silk
Tsuba (Guard) – All options available
Fuchi/Kashira - Tensho (buffalo horn)
Menuki (Hilt Fittings) – All options available.
Habaki & Seppa - Standard Brass (upgrade options available).
Saya (Scabbard) – Kuroro (upgrade options available)
Sageo – Silk
Weight – 820g approximately (dependent on blade length).
*PLEASE NOTE - These swords are made to order.
Average production lead time 20-26 weeks.
Delivery time: 1-5 working days (depending on location and delivery service type).
All production and shipping times are averages and may be affected by factors beyond our control. Suggested delivery times are approximate and we cannot guarantee delivery timescales.
Please note, blade measurements are taken in the traditional way, from the Kissaki (tip) to the Mune Machi (termination of the spine), not to the Tsuba.
