Byakko - Satsuma Koshirae - Habahiro Iaito
The Byakko - Satsuma Koshirae Iaito features imagery famous throughout the Satsuma domain, which is now Kagoshima prefecture, on the Fuchi and Kashira, as well as sporting a practical iron Tsuba. Instead of the standard Same (sting-ray skin) which is used on the Tsuka, this Iaito is wrapped with cow leather and does not have any Menuki, giving it a simple and elegant look. The blade is sand cast and has a bubble-free 'Habahiro' heavy-weight feature with a zinc/aluminum alloy blade. Available up to 2.70 shaku in length.
*Iaito are made with an aluminum-zinc alloy blade and cannot be sharpened.
Customer Reviews
Really well made, with beutiful details. Simple, yet elegant, just the way i like it.
Just received my iaito, and it’s truly remarkable! The craftsmanship is exceptional, with each detail carefully crafted. This iaito is nothing short of a masterpiece! The process was smooth, and production took around 8 weeks, which was well worth the wait for such quality. I was pleasantly surprised to find a silver-finished shitodome on the saya— a lovely touch that wasn’t mentioned in the product details. The sageo also has a premium feel, far above what you’d see on standard models.
Thank you, Tozando, for delivering such an extraordinary piece!
Best regards from Sweden!
Byakko - Satsuma Koshirae - Habahiro Iaito
I received this iaito a few days ago and I am extremely happy with my purchase. The tsuka is simple and elegant and feels very good in hand. I have mine with silk tsuka wrapping. Absolutely stunning craftsmanship!
Production was also relatively quick. It took approximately 8 weeks to arrive from the day of the purchase.
I don’t think it is mentioned in the description of this iaito (at the time of writing), so it was a pleasant surprise that the saya came with shitodome with silver finish! Also the cotton on sageo feels greater quality than the one on cheaper models.
Thank you very much, Tozando!
Best regards from Finland!