Jisei Series Iaito

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About the Jisei Workshop & their Iaito production

Jisei is a traditional workshop, that started about 50 years ago, situated in the region of Gifu, the cradle of the most famous Japanese sword. Each weapon is made to order within about 10 weeks. Although the mechanical qualities of the Jisei Iaito are similar to that of the Minosaka Iaito, the Jisei Iaito feature a different "aura", meaning more modern finishes. The Jisei catalogue includes also lightweight Iaito for training based on precision, for women or for practice with two swords.

To help you chose the best Iaito for you, here is a recapitulative table based on the Japanese Iaido federation recommendations (for blade length) and the workshop (for the Tsuka length and weight). Note that the weight is taken without the Saya and is an average weight and may slightly vary depending on the selected options.

**Iaito Size & Weight Comparative Table**
Height (men/women)	Recommended Blade length	Recommended Tsuka length	Lightweight Weight	Standard Weight	Heavyweight Weight
150 cm / 155 cm	2.20 Shaku (66.6 cm)	7.5 ~ 8 Sun (22.7 ~ 24.3 cm)	~700 g	~780 g	~900 g
155 cm / 160 cm	2.25 Shaku (68.2 cm)	7.5 ~ 8 Sun (22.7 ~ 24.3 cm)	~710 g	~790 g	~915 g
160 cm / 165 cm	2.30 Shaku (69.6 cm)	8 ~ 8.5 Sun (24.3 ~ 25.6 cm)	~720 g	~800 g	~930 g
165 cm / 170 cm	2.35 Shaku (71.2 cm)	8 ~ 8.5 Sun (24.3 ~ 25.6 cm)	~730 g	~810 g	~945 g
170 cm / 175 cm	2.40 Shaku (72.7 cm)	8.5 ~ 9 Sun (25.6 ~ 27.3 cm)	~740 g	~820 g	~960 g
175 cm / 180 cm	2.45 Shaku (74.2 cm)	8.5 ~ 9 Sun (25.6 ~ 27.3 cm)	~750 g	~830 g	~975 g
180 cm / 185 cm	2.50 Shaku (75.8 cm)	9 ~ 9.5 Sun (27.3 ~ 28.8 cm)	NA	NA	~990 g
185 cm / 190 cm	2.55 Shaku (77.3 cm)	9 ~ 9.5 Sun (27.3 ~ 28.8 cm)	NA	NA	~1010 g
190 cm / 195 cm	2.60 Shaku (78.8 cm)	9.5 ~ 10 Sun (28.8 ~ 30.3 cm)	NA	NA	~1030 g
195 cm+	2.70 Shaku (81.8 cm)	9.5 ~ 10 Sun (28.8 ~ 30.3 cm)	NA	NA	~1050 g

Similarly to Shinken, Iaito production involves a dozen of craftsmen. The manufacturing process goes more than a dozen different steps, and to limit the production time (which is already about two months), Jisei's craftsmen start working on your order 12 to 24 hours after its confirmation. Because all pieces are fully made to order and involve a significant amount of work, the credit card payment is charged at the time of the order and all orders are final, non modifiable and non cancelable. Although each customization is very detailed on each product page, we recommend reading our detailed "How to Choose your Iaito" guide and to take the time to make sure of each option prior to placing an order for a custom-made Iaito. Our team is here to answer all your questions via our contact form.

All our Iaito blades are made of high quality bubble-free aluminium/zinc alloy, alike all made in Japan Iaito. The blade cannot be sharpened.

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Iaito Full Custom [Standard Weight]

¥65,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Full Custom Koshirae
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
28 different options
And over 300 Kanagu pieces to choose from
To create your own personal Iaito

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Made to order: ~12 weeks

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Iaito Full Custom [Light Weight]

¥65,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Light Weight
Full Custom Koshirae
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
28 different options
And over 300 Kanagu pieces to choose from
To create your own personal Iaito

Made to order: ~12 weeks

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Iaito Full Custom [Heavy Weight]

¥70,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight
Full Custom Koshirae
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
28 different options
And over 300 Kanagu pieces to choose from
To create your own personal Iaito

Made to order: ~12 weeks

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Iaito Full Custom Shinken Koshirae [Light Weight]

¥158,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Light Weight
Full Custom Shinken Koshirae - Similar to Shinken Mount
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
With blade curvature option!
28 different options
And over 300 Kanagu pieces to choose from
To create your own personal Iaito

Made to order: ~15 weeks

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Jisei Iaito Spare Saya

¥18,000 ~ ¥19,500

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - For All Jisei Models
Fully Custom Made
17 Lacquers & Various Maki/Kizami
Kojiri options
Kurikata & Koiguchi Reinforcement options
Optional Sageo Option

Made to order: ~5 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Higo Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥53,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Higo (Rounded kashira)
Tsuba: Hanzo (Famous Samurai)
Menuki: Sode to Naginata (Yoroi & Naginata)
Fuchi/Kashira: Niju Yamaji (Two mountain paths)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Mizutori Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥53,000~

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Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Mizutori (Waterfowls Birds)
Tsuba: Umebachi Sukashi (Plum flowers)
Menuki: Tori (Wild birds)
Fuchi/Kashira: Mizutori (Waterfowls Birds)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Tessen Karakusa Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥53,000~

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Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Tessen Karakusa (Clematis Flower)
Tsuba: Tomoe Umebachi (plum flowers)
Menuki: Sansho (pepper tree)
Fuchi/Kashira: Tessen Karakusa (Clematis Flower)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Musha Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥53,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Musha (Warrior)
Tsuba: Kagecho (Butterfly shadow)
Menuki: Sode to Naginata (Armor & Naginata)
Fuchi/Kashira: Musha (Warrior)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Soten Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥53,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Soten (Swordsmith name)
Tsuba: Sharin ni Kiku (Coach wheel & chrysanthemum)
Menuki: Matsu (Pine tree)
Fuchi/Kashira: Soten (Swordsmith name)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Hiranami Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Hiranami (Sea waves)
Tsuba: Danryu Sukashi (Wrapped dragon)
Menuki: Hasu Koi (Sacred lotus & Koi carp)
Fuchi/Kashira: Hiranami (Sea waves)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Sakura Higo Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Sakura Higo (Cherry Blossom)
Tsuba: Sakura Sukashi (Cherry Blossom)
Menuki: Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
Fuchi/Kashira: Sakura Higo (Cherry Blossom)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Doto Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Doto (Surging Waves)
Tsuba: Namigashira Sukashi (Waves
Menuki: Hairyu (Dragon)
Fuchi/Kashira: Doto (Surging Waves)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Bonji Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Bonji (Sanskrit letters designing various gods)
Tsuba: Bonji
Menuki: Bonji
Fuchi/Kashira: Bonji

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Tombo Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥63,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Tombo (Dragonfly)
Tsuba: Tombo Sukashi (Dragonfly)
Menuki: Tombo (Dragonfly)
Fuchi/Kashira: Tombo (Dragonfly)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Matoya Koshirae [Standard Weight]

¥63,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Standard weight
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Matoya (Bow & Arrow)
Tsuba: Yaguruma Sukashi (Arrows)
Menuki: Sode & Naginata (Yoroi & Naginata)
Fuchi/Kashira: Matoya (Bow & Arrow)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Hiranami Koshirae [Light Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Light weight (thin blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Hiranami (Sea waves)
Tsuba: Yokogumo ni Matsu (Clouds & pine trees)
Menuki: Hasu Koi (Sacred Lotus & Koi carp)
Fuchi/Kashira: Hiranami (Sea waves)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Sakura Higo Koshirae [Light Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Light weight (thin blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Sakura Higo (Cherry blossom)
Tsuba: Sakura Sukashi (Cherry blossom)
Menuki: Sakura (Cherry blossom)
Fuchi/Kashira: Sakura Higo (Cherry blossom)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Kago Take Koshirae [Light Weight]

¥59,000~

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Made in Japan - Light weight (thin blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Kago Take (Woven Bamboo)
Tsuba: Ume Take (Apricot tree & Bamboo)
Menuki: Take Tora (Bamboo & Tiger)
Fuchi/Kashira: Kago (Woven Bamboo)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Doto Koshirae [Light Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Light weight (thin blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Doto (Surging Waves)
Tsuba: Namigashira Sukashi (Waves
Menuki: Hairyu (Dragon)
Fuchi/Kashira: Doto (Surging Waves)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Bonji Koshirae [Light Weight]

¥59,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Light weight (thin blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Koshirae Style: Bonji (Sanskrit letters designing various gods)
Tsuba: Bonji
Menuki: Bonji
Fuchi/Kashira: Bonji

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Hiranami Koshirae [Heavy Weight]

¥63,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight (large blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Hiranami (Sea waves)
Tsuba: Danryu Sukashi (Wrapped dragon)
Menuki: Hasu Koi (Sacred lotus & Koi carp)
Fuchi/Kashira: Hiranami (Sea waves)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Sakura Higo Koshirae [Heavy Weight]

¥63,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight (large blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Sakura Higo (Cherry blossom)
Tsuba: Sakura Sukashi (Cherry blossom)
Menuki: Sakura (Cherry blossom)
Fuchi/Kashira: Sakura Higo (Cherry blossom)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Doto Koshirae [Heavy Weight]

¥63,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight (large blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Doto (Surging Waves)
Tsuba: Namigashira Sukashi (Waves)
Menuki: Hairyu (Dragon)
Fuchi/Kashira: Doto (Surging Waves)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Tombo Koshirae [Heavy Weight]

¥67,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight (large blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Tombo (Dragonfly)
Tsuba: Tombo Sukashi (Dragonfly)
Menuki: Tombo (Dragonfly)
Fuchi/Kashira: Tombo (Dragonfly)

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Matoya Koshirae [Heavy Weight]

¥67,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight (large blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Matoya (Target & Arrow)
Tsuba: Yaguruma Sukashi (Arrows)
Menuki: Matoya (Target & Arrow)
Fuchi/Kashira: Sode & Naginata (Yoroi & Naginata)

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Made to order: ~10 weeks

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Iaito Jisei Bonji Koshirae [Heavy Weight]

¥63,000~

Price may increase depending on customizations

Made in Japan - Heavy weight (large blade)
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Bonji (Sanskrit letters designing various gods)
Tsuba: Bonji
Menuki: Bonji
Fuchi/Kashira: Bonji

Made to order: ~10 weeks

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