Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae | 2.30 ~ 2.45 Shaku
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Prices vary depending on selected options.
Sword Maintenance Kit for Iaito & Shinken
Made in Japan
Contains: Choji oil (20 mL), Nuguigami, Uchiko, and Uchiko powder.
This maintenance kit for your Iaito or Shinken features Choji Abura (Japanese clove oil) to nourish the Saya of the Iaito or to maintain and protect the blade of a Shinken. Further, it also includes a Uchiko (a chalk powder "ball") and Uchiko powder used for the maintenance of steel blades. The third item in the box is the Nuguigami, a special paper to wipe off excessive oil, and in case of a Shinken also the Uchiko powder.
Same content for each box, only the container changes.
Utilization on Iaito:
Please be aware that the blades of the Iaito are made of chromed alloy and therefore do not need any maintenance. We recommend oiling the blade regularly to help nourish the wood of the Saya from the inside, but we strongly advise against using Uchiko powder as it might slightly scratch the alloy.
Prices vary depending on selected options.
Nishijin Weaving Traditional Iaito Bag
Made in Japan
Material: Polyester
Length: Purple (classic): 133 cm - Blue (deluxe): 133 cm | Width : 16 cm | Weight: Purple (classic): 150 g - Blue (deluxe): 180 g
Available color: purple (classic) and blue (deluxe)
This "Nishijin-ori" style bag satisfies the practitioners seeking a cover with sublime traditional weaving. With its soft lining, it suits your Iaito perfectly. With its refined pattern, this model is the best you can find in the style of "Nishijin Ori". This high-quality cover may contain 1 Iaito or 1 Shinken or a set of 3 pieces of Shinai/Bokken/Jo.
Due to the delicate fabric it is not possible to embroider this cover.
About Nishijin weaving:
A long time ago, the "Nishijin" district in Kyoto gathered numerous weavers, whose main activity consisted of manufacturing luxury cloths for the nobility. Over time, a special technique evolved with its own particularities concerning weaving, forms, colors, and fabrics.
Prices vary depending on selected options.
Kanoko Weaving Iaito Bag
Made in Japan
Material: Cotton, Polyester
Length: 111 cm (max 2.50 shaku) | Weight: ~400 g
Name plate option: Synthetic leather embroidered name plate (maximum 1 name)
For practitioners travelling often, this cushioned model provides an excellent protection for your Iaito or Shinken
- Outer fabric cotton/polyester reinforced
- Padded interior
- Reinforcement on the lower part
- Accessory pocket
- Adjustable and removable shoulder strap
- Front insert to fit a name plate
"Name Plate" Option (+1,000 JPY): Optionally, you can add a name plate embroidered with your name. This plate is made of synthetic leather, and will be directly integrated on the bag before shipping.
Please note: given the little space available, it is only possible to embroider either a first name, a last name, or a word (Aikido, Aikibudo etc.)
For more information about Japanese embroidery, please consult the page "How to Choose your Japanese Embroidery".
Prices vary depending on selected options.
Synthetic Leather Iaito Double Bag
Made in Japan
Material: Synthetic leather
Length: 117 cm | Weight: ~650 g (max 2.55 shaku)
Name plate option: Synthetic leather embroidered name plate (maximum 1 name)
This leatherette bag is designed to hold TWO Iaito up to 2.55 Shaku or one Iaito and 2 Bokken, including 2 small pockets inside for maintenance accessories.
- Reinforcement on the lower part.
- Inside accessory pocket for licence or Nuguigami.
- Inside pocket for maintenance accessories.
- Can carry 2 Iaito or 1 Iaito + 2 Bokken or 1 Iaito + 1 Bokken with Tsuba.
- Inside Iaito pocket are secured with velcro and snap button.
- Synthetic leather - Water resistant.
- Adjustable and removable shoulder strap.
- Front insert to fit a name plate.
"Name Plate" Option (+1,000 JPY): Optionally, you can add a name plate embroidered with your name. This plate is made of synthetic leather, and will be directly integrated on the bag before shipping.
Please note: given the little space available, it is only possible to embroider either a first name, a last name, or a word (Aikido, Aikibudo etc.)
For more information about Japanese embroidery, please consult the page "How to Choose your Japanese Embroidery".
Product Information & Size Chart
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Higo Koshirae Minosaka Iaito (2.30 ~ 2.45 Shaku)
Made in Japan (Kyushu)
Hamon : Suguha
Habaki : Muji (gold) | Seppa : gold
Tsuba : Higo | Menuki : Kenkatabami | Fuchi/Kashira : Higo
Tsukaito & Sageo : Cotton, brown
Saya : ChaishimeThe Higo Koshirae is the most popular Iaito among Japanese Iaidoists.
For this model, we selected a Higo Tsuba, Higo style Fuchi and Kashira (rounded kashira), and a Kenkatabami (consisting in two crossing swords) style Menuki.To keep consistency in the design, we selected the brown Sageo and Tsukaito, gold plated Habaki and Seppa and Chaishime sayanuri (brown lacquer with sand effet, scratch resistant). Finally, in order to stay as sober as possible with the bright "gold/brown" fitting, we selected a very classic Suguha (straight) Hamon.
These models also feature 2 Mekugi in order to guarantee maximal security.
Blade is available in 2.30, 2.35, 2.40 and 2.45 shaku.
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 for 2.45 shaku ~810 g without Saya | ~1,100 g with Saya Motohaba 32 mm Sakihaba 20 mm Motokasane 6 mm Tsuba Higo - (90 g, 7.5 x 7.1 cm, 4 mm thickness) Saya Magnolia wood, Chaishime lacquer Size Table Your size
(cm)Blade
(shaku / cm)Tsuka
(sun / cm)Weight (without Saya)
(g)~ 160 2.30 / 69.6 8.5 / 25.8 720 ~ 165 2.35 / 71.2 8.5 / 25.8 750 ~ 170 2.40/ 72.7 9 / 27.3 780 ~ 175 2.45/ 74.2 9 / 27.3 810 *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.
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