Genbu - Toryumon V2 Koshirae Iaito
Upgraded with beautiful copper fittings, the V2 is an alternative design to the classic Toryumon Koshirae, making the most of our workshops wide-range of high-quality fittings.
The phrase "toryumon" describes a climbing dragon, reaching up to a gate - it refers to the path we must all take to improve ourselves and rise to the next challenge. It is with this attitude in mind, that we hope iaidoka of all levels will use the toryumon to achieve their goals in their keiko.
Comes as standard with black cotton tsuka ito and sageo, copper bamboo themed menuki, fuchi and kashira. You can choose the tsuba that compliments your tastes. The suguha hamon creates a refined straight line down the length of the blade. The blade is made from a zinc/aluminium alloy that is sand-cast and bubble free. Each Toryumon is made by our workshop in Gifu Prefecture by hand.
*Iaito are made with an aluminum zinc alloy blade and cannot be sharpened.
Customer Reviews
As complete beginner, thankfully, I took my time while searching for perfect first Iaito.
There is plenty of positive feedback on products of Tozando from practicioners of (not only) Iaido around the world and yes, after receiving it, I can gladly confirm that each and every positive review and feedback is completely deserved!
Genbu - Toryumon V2 Koshirae Iaito was, without doubt, perfect choice.
Iaito looks great! From minor details on tsuba, beautiful tsuka to blade itself.
It is not only great to look at, but also feels great in hand. It is nicely light and balanced with every good swing making rewarding sound.
Saya is sturdy (quality much needed for continuous practice) and blade fits into it just right.
Price is also reasonable.
It takes some time to make, sure, but it is definitely worth it.
So, just in case. Do I recommend this Iaito? Yes I do! It is great piece of art with lots of love behind it. I would especially recommend it to anyone searching for their first Iaito, thanks to good price.
Big thanks to Tozando team, not only for their work here, but also nice package, artwork and some encouraging words to begin my journey with. In this, often cold and hasty world, it truly means a lot!
I recently purchased the Genbu - Toryumon V2 Koshirae Iaito from Tozando, and I couldn’t be happier with it. This iaito has not only exceeded my expectations in terms of quality but also brought me good fortune—I passed my 1st dan exam with it!
The sword is perfectly balanced and incredibly well-constructed, making it an ideal choice for my iaido keiko. The attention to detail is truly impressive, especially the elegant design of the saya, which I absolutely love. The weight feels just right, providing a natural flow during practice and making each movement smooth and precise.
One aspect I particularly appreciate is the sound it makes during practice—clean, sharp, and satisfying. It adds a unique and motivating element to every kata.
Tozando has truly delivered a masterpiece, and I wholeheartedly recommend this iaito to anyone serious about iaido. Thank you for such an amazing product!
The sword is awesome. The weight and balance are amazing to me as a beginner. Tozando has excellent communication skills from beginning to end.
Well made and my son, who just taken up the sword, absolutely loves it. Took a little long to get it, but that's what comes from having something custom made .
Truly a beautiful sword! I was so happy to receive it, as it took about 2 months order to arrival from Japan to the states. I love all the details on the tsuka and tsuba, especially the dragon. Great sound when I swing it, sturdy but light. It will be a great sword to begin my Iaido journey! Thank you!
