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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. All Jisei Iaito are available with a lightweight blade, standard blade or a heavy blade.
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.
| Height (men/women) |
Recommended Blade length |
Recommended Tsuka length |
Lightweight Weight |
Standard Weight |
Heavyweight Weight |
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| 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
¥71,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Full Custom Koshirae
Available with light, standard and heavy weight blade option
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
28 different options
And over 300 Kanagu pieces to choose from
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Iaito Full Custom Shinken Koshirae
¥164,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available with light, standard and heavy weight blade options
Full Custom Shinken Koshirae - Similar to Shinken Mount
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
With blade curvature option!
28 different options
And over 300 Kanagu pieces to choose from
To create your own personal Iaito -
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Jisei Iaito Spare Saya
¥20,000 ~ ¥21,500
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
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Iaito Jisei Higo Koshirae
¥58,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 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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Iaito Jisei Mizutori Koshirae
¥58,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Mizutori (Waterfowls Birds)
Tsuba: Umebachi Sukashi (Plum flowers)
Menuki: Tori (Wild birds)
Fuchi/Kashira: Mizutori (Waterfowls Birds)
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Iaito Jisei Tessen Karakusa Koshirae
¥58,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Tessen Karakusa (Clematis Flower)
Tsuba: Tomoe Umebachi (plum flowers)
Menuki: Sansho (pepper tree)
Fuchi/Kashira: Tessen Karakusa (Clematis Flower)
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Iaito Jisei Musha Koshirae
¥58,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Musha (Warrior)
Tsuba: Kagecho (Butterfly shadow)
Menuki: Sode to Naginata (Armor & Naginata)
Fuchi/Kashira: Musha (Warrior)
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Iaito Jisei Soten Koshirae
¥58,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Soten (Swordsmith name)
Tsuba: Sharin ni Kiku (Coach wheel & chrysanthemum)
Menuki: Matsu (Pine tree)
Fuchi/Kashira: Soten (Swordsmith name)
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Iaito Jisei Hiranami Koshirae
¥65,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
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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Iaito Jisei Sakura Higo Koshirae
¥65,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
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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Iaito Jisei Doto Koshirae
¥65,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
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)
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Iaito Jisei Bonji Koshirae
¥65,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Bonji (Sanskrit letters designing various gods)
Tsuba: Bonji
Menuki: Bonji
Fuchi/Kashira: Bonji
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Iaito Jisei Tombo Koshirae
¥69,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Tombo (Dragonfly)
Tsuba: Tombo Sukashi (Dragonfly)
Menuki: Tombo (Dragonfly)
Fuchi/Kashira: Tombo (Dragonfly)
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Iaito Jisei Matoya Koshirae
¥69,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Matoya (Bow & Arrow)
Tsuba: Yaguruma Sukashi (Arrows)
Menuki: Sode & Naginata (Yoroi & Naginata)
Fuchi/Kashira: Matoya (Bow & Arrow)
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Iaito Jisei Kago Take Koshirae
¥65,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - Light, standard and heavy blade available
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Koshirae Style: Kago Take (Woven Bamboo)
Tsuba: Ume Take (Apricot tree & Bamboo)
Menuki: Take Tora (Bamboo & Tiger)
Fuchi/Kashira: Kago (Woven Bamboo)
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