Wow! I can't say enough about the quality of workmanship on this iaito!
I themed the sword design based on our current "Year of the Fire Horse" and the elements all came together as a piece of functional art. I got a heavyweight blade but with a deep bohi groove and it matches the feel of the shinken I use for tamishigiri almost exactly in weight, feel, and balance. In form and function this iaito is a joy.
I am new into Iaido. I received my first Iaito and my complete Iaido uniform kit. Everything came with an authenticity certificate made in Kyoto-Japan. Amazing quality, perfect t fit.
I ordered the hard shell Travel Case because I need to take my iaito with me when I return home, and bring it back when I'm in Fukuoka. The case is very well constructed, and the zipper that closes the case is heavy duty and rides on sturdy canvas-like fabric. It comes with a carrying handle and a shoulder strap - both of which are built to withstand mistreatment by baggage handlers. The inside of the case is equipped with several velcro secured netted pockets large enough to hold accessories (e.g., bottle of sword oil, cleaning cloths, iaito certificates), and includes two dense foam blocks that cradle both ends of up to two iaito. Velcro straps secure the iaito from moving inside the case. I haven't yet taken this case on a flight yet, but feel confident that I will have no problem checking in this case with my iaito.
By far the highest quality sword cleaning kit I have had. The attention to detail is incredible and even the packaging is beautiful. And the smell of the choji oil is wonderful!
Looks very good, the quality is also excelent!
