Iaidō Sword Minozaka Higo Koshirae 2.35 Shaku Practice Sword Iaidō

Minozaka Made Higo Koshirae Iai Sword
2 Shaku 3 Sun 5 Bu, Grooved Blade

[Mercari Festival Limited Price]
Will be significantly increased after the 17th.

[Set Contents]
- Iai Sword Body
- Saya (Scabbard)
- Sageo (Cord)
- Sword Bag
*Items not shown in the photos are not included.

This is a product from Minozaka, a long-established manufacturer of iaido swords.
It is slightly shorter in length, and I was told the previous owner was a female swordsman. (The sageo has been changed to red by the previous owner's preference.)
The tsuka-ito (handle wrap) is tanned in a way that shows it has been used for practice, giving it a good texture different from a shiny new product.

As you can see from the photos, the sword is in very good overall condition.
It is short and easy to swing, with good hina-ri (whistling sound of the blade) and no looseness.
As expected from a mid-grade product from Minozaka, which supplies nationwide dojos, the quality of each part is vastly superior to overseas products.
While the appearance is simple for a collector's item, I believe it is a solid and excellent product for practice.

The length was slightly off for me, so I would like to pass it on to someone who needs it.
Highly recommended as a first sword for petite men or female swordsmen.

[Product Information]
Manufacturer: Minozaka
Product Name: #105 Higo Koshirae
Length: 2 Shaku 3 Sun 5 Bu (Blade length 71cm, Cutting edge length approx. 70.5cm)
Weight: Approx. 772g (without saya)
Blade: Sand-cast zinc alloy, straight temper line, thin blade finish
Tsuba (Guard): Iron, Namazu (catfish) openwork
Habaki (Blade collar): Brass, Shonai style, file marks present
Seppa (Washers): Copper, black dyed
Tsuka (Hilt): Wooden core, genuine ray skin, black cotton wrap
Fuchi-Kashira (Hilt fittings): Copper, Higo arabesque pattern, ring-shaped pommel fitting
Menuki (Hilt ornaments): Copper, Kuyo (nine stars) crest
Saya (Scabbard): Black lacquer
Sageo (Cord): Rayon, red, 220cm
Accessories: Single cloth bag (torn)

[Average New Retail Price]
¥71,000 - ¥77,000

[Product Condition]
- No looseness or rattling in the main body.
- A slight dent, only noticeable by touch, 26cm from the tsuba. Faint scratches on the blade, barely visible up close. No other noticeable defects.
- The saya is generally clean and in good condition with minor scuffs from use, but no noticeable dents.
- The koiguchi (scabbard mouth) has been adjusted with thin wood shims.
- Ready for immediate practice use in its current state.

This is a very popular item in good condition, so I do not intend to sell it at a bargain price.
As it is already significantly cheaper than the market price, there will generally be no further price reductions.
*Prices will be reviewed periodically.

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