Iai , period-style carved fittings, Izuminokami Kanesada, mutual-eye yatsuhazu-style irregular hamon, iron tsuba, period-style samegawa (rayskin), period-style dark blue tsuka-maki (handle wrap)

Initial Price: ¥32,000 ~
Discounted Price: ¥29,000
Type:
Iai practice (period-style carved) mounting
Iai (Izumi no Kami Kanesada)

Izumi no Kami Kanesada also forged straight temper lines, choji temper lines, and choji-yakudare temper lines. Kanesada was unusual among ancient swordsmiths in receiving an official title (Izumi no Kami) and inscribed (Izumi no Kami Kanesada) on the tang of his .
Among Seki , his work is the most technically rich, resembling Naoe Shizu and Soshu .
It is not inferior to, but rather superior to, the famous孫六兼元 (Magoroku Kanemoto) of Seki. Izumi no Kami Kanesada is also renowned as a master swordsmith of the highest grade.
This particular , unusually for a practice , features a yakudare temper line on the .
The name comes from the yakuhazu (arrowhead notch) of an arrow. Upon close inspection of this , you can faintly see small, vertical thread-like patterns appearing within the yakudare.
The mounting is befitting of a Kanesada .
The scabbard is unusually rare for a practice , featuring a carved sasa (bamboo leaf) pattern. The handle is made of period-style ray skin with period-style dark blue twisted ito wrapping, and an iron tsuba (double plum blossom and diamond pattern) as period mounting.
It exudes an atmosphere truly befitting of Kanesada.
There is no rattling of the tsuba or scabbard.
Recommended for iai practitioners with dan ranks or collectors.
Please take this opportunity to add it to your collection.
Due to long-term storage, there are minor scratches and scuffs. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.

Handle: Wood, period-style ray skin
Handle wrap: Period-style dark blue twisted ito
Fuchi-Kashira: Dragon and cloud motif
Menuki: Dragon and cloud motif
Tsuba: Double plum blossom and diamond pattern (iron)
: Choji-yakudare double temper line
(Lightweight zinc alloy with fuller)
Habaki: File-marked gold finish (brass)
Scabbard: Carved sasa pattern finish
Sageo: Dark iron cotton cord, tightly woven

Dimensions:
Overall length: 103 cm
length: 73.5 cm (including habaki)
Width at base: 3.1 cm
Width at tip: 2.0 cm
Curvature: 1.7 cm
Handle length: 25.0 cm
Weight: 876g (without scabbard)

Accessories:
High-quality bag: 1
Maintenance case: 1
oil: 1
Cleaning cloth: 2
Kanesada instruction manual: 6
The above 5 items are included.

* stand is not included.
* International shipping is not available.
* Those seeking perfection should refrain from purchasing.
* Returns after receipt are not accepted.