Iaito - Higo Takanami Koshirae

The pine plays a special role in the japanese art, culture and aesthetic. Especially images of pines, which are marked by the power of nature and although even alive on sparse rocks, are found in many places. This motif accesses to the figurative world of the Zen and Bushido. Also in the Bonsai art the pine carries weight. Our Higo Takanami often takes brillantly this motif on. In our opinion the design is unexcelled und creates a sword with a special appearance.

The high-value Sukashi iron Tsuba is manufactured in filigree detail.The Menuki expresses the typical image of a pine in the japanese culture („cripple pine“). Fuchi and Kashira symbolize rocks. So both elements together result in a harmonious unity.

The Iaito has a strong blade of a special quality. Best balance, solid manufacture, a strong hilt as well as a sword length from 2,5 up to 2,8 Shaku make this Iaito, which fits to the body size of european people, to an ideal training sword for european Iaidoka. The high-value blade is approx. 8mm thick and wider than standard blades. The weight is approx. 1000g at 2,50 Shaku and approx. 1200g at 2,80 Shaku. But for Iaidoka, which like Iaito with less weight, we also offer a lighter version of this sword.