Iai-do sword, Dōtanuki Masakuni, made by Nihon Antique Gallery, Unsheathed weight 1033g, 2 shaku 5 sun

For those who purchase this item, we offer a free re-wrapping of the handle cord with a new cord (typically, re-wrapping the handle cord costs around 10,000 to 20,000 yen).

Please let us know if you would like this service after your purchase.
The last photo shows the available colors for the handle cord, so please choose your preferred color (the handle cord is made of 100% cotton).

Additionally, there is no looseness in the tsuba (hand guard) or tsuka (handle), so it is ready for immediate use in practice.

◽️Product Description◽️

This is a reproduction of the famous sword Dōtanuki Masakuni from the Japanese Antique Gallery's Reproduction Famous Sword Series (this is not a real sword).

The original retail price was over 120,000 yen (excluding tax) for this iaito (iai sword).
It is currently difficult to obtain and is a valuable piece.

This is a robust iaito with a blade weight exceeding 1.0kg.

It is perfect for display, practice, or for those who are confident in their strength.

Recommended for those who seek authenticity.
A sword bag is included.

【Specifications】

【Blade】: Special alloy iaito, ancient style
　　　　　 With groove, Kissaki (tip), Ultra-thin blade processing
　　　　　 (High-grade hard alloy)

【Hamon (Temper Line)】: Straight hamon, double layer

【Overall Length】: Approximately 107.7cm

【Blade Length】: Approximately 75.7cm (2 shaku 5 sun) excluding habaki (blade collar)

【Width at Base】: Approximately 3.4cm

【Sori (Curvature)】: Approximately 2.1cm (7 bu)

【Total Weight】: Approximately 1,273g

【Weight without Saya (Scabbard)】: Approximately 1,033g

【Tsuka (Handle) Length】: Approximately 26.4cm (8 sun 7 bu)
　　　　　 Genuine ray skin with 100% cotton, black twisted cord wrap

【Tsuba (Hand Guard)】: Iron base, plum blossom crest with silver inlay finish

【Kashira (Pommel) & Fuchi (Collar)】: Set of two, Higo stone pattern

【Saya (Scabbard)】: Black stone pattern and black lacquer finish

【Sageo (Cord for Scabbard)】: 100% cotton, black, with shitodome (ornamental metal ring)

This is a used item, but it is in very good condition.
The koiguchi (mouth of the saya) is tight and not worn down.
There is no sun fading.

There is no looseness in the tsuba, so it can be used immediately for iaido practice.
The saya's gloss is also in beautiful condition.

There are no chips or nicks on the blade.
(Please check the photos)

Silent purchases are welcome.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Please note that the sword stand is not included.

【Search Terms】
Japanese sword, Iaito, Mogi-to (imitation sword), Mozō-tō (replica sword), Authentic,武具 (Bugu - martial equipment)
Iaido, Battōdō, Battōjutsu, Iai, Kenjutsu, Kendō
Kendō Kata, Budō (martial arts), Bujutsu (martial techniques), samurai, samurai sword
Nōshūdō, Katana-bu, Minosaka, Tōsandō