Tokugawa Ieyasu's Sohayano Tsurugi Koshirae

Historical Background

Tokugawa Ieyasu is one of the most important figures throughout the Japanese history. He was the founder and the first Tokugawa Shogunate, which continued its reign for 260 years. The original Sohayano Tsurugi dates back over 1000 years ago and belonged to the first Shogun of Japan, Sakanoueno Tamuramaro. Ieyasu cherished the exact copy of the sword for that reason. Ieyasu is enshrined at Nikko shrine with the name of Tosho Daigongen, with Sohayano Tsurugi by his side.

Specifications

This Sohayano Tsurugi Koshirae sword pays tribute to his legacy and historical achievements. A set of Fuchigane and Tsukagashira and a set of Menuki feature the theme of peony flowers Ieyasu was very much fond of.
The Tsuba is made of blackened iron steel and the theme is Owari-type Sukashi. A selected brown silk Tsuka cord is bound over the wrapped Tsukasame. The Saya is lacquered Kinnashiji style and the brown silk Sageo is also included. An ultra-hard, zinc/brass alloy blade is so solid and heavy and for those who wish a real heavy practice sword, this Koshirae is optimal.
The blade also features extra grooves. Each part is uncompromisingly hand-assembled by a Japanese sword craftsman, who is an expert in making the genuine Japanese sword, Shinken. The blade is available from 2.20 shaku up to 2.45 shaku. Weight without Saya is approximately 1000 grams (for 2.45 shaku). Proudly made in Japan.

*Iaito are made with an aluminum zinc/brass alloy blade and cannot be sharpened.