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Inspired by the famous Kasen Kanesada and its historical association with Hosokawa Tadaoki, the Kasen Kanesada - Hosokawa Tadaoki Deluxe Iaito is a Japanese-made practice sword designed for Iaido training and display. Featuring a special alloy blade, a distinctive black-dyed leather and brown lacquered handle wrap, and a traditionally styled wooden scabbard, this iaito combines elegant Japanese sword aesthetics with practical training proportions.

Hosokawa Tadaoki (1563–1646) was a prominent warlord of Japan's Sengoku period who served under Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. In addition to his military and political achievements, Tadaoki was known as a cultured figure with interests in tea ceremony, poetry, Noh theater, and painting. The famous Kasen Kanesada is associated with stories about Tadaoki and his fierce temperament.

Produced in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, this deluxe iaito brings together historical inspiration, traditional styling, and modern construction for controlled Iaido practice.

Features

• Japanese-made Deluxe Iaido practice sword

• Kasen Kanesada - Hosokawa Tadaoki model

• Inspired by the historical Kasen Kanesada

• Special alloy blade

• Black-dyed leather and thin brown lacquered handle wrap

• Wooden scabbard with all-over painted finish

• Traditional Japanese sword proportions

• Approx. 101 cm overall length

• Approx. 71 cm blade length

• Produced in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

• Designed for Iaido practice and display

• Non-cutting blade

• Sword stand shown in photos is not included

Shipping & Import Information

✔ USA orders are subject to customs duties upon receiving; we do not charge them.

Stock Information:
When an Iaito is shown as available for purchase, it is normally in stock and can be shipped within 1–2 days after payment is received. However, because inventory may also be sold through other channels, an item may occasionally become unavailable before the order is processed. If this happens, we will inform you immediately.

If the item is out of stock but you would still like to order it, please note that it may take several months for the sword to arrive, as these Japanese iaito are handmade.

Specifications

Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship

The Kasen Kanesada - Hosokawa Tadaoki Deluxe Iaito is produced in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, a city with a long history of Japanese blade craftsmanship.

The sword features a special alloy blade designed for iaito use, combined with a distinctive handle wrap and traditionally styled wooden scabbard. Its carefully proportioned construction and detailed finish give it the appearance of a classical Japanese sword while making it suitable for controlled practice and display.

Historical Inspiration

Kasen Kanesada is closely associated with Hosokawa Tadaoki, an important figure of Japan's Sengoku period. Tadaoki served three of the most influential leaders in Japanese history: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Beyond warfare and politics, Tadaoki was deeply involved in Japanese cultural pursuits, including tea ceremony, poetry, Noh theater, and painting. Historical accounts also describe his exceptionally fierce temperament, contributing to the stories surrounding the Kasen Kanesada sword.

This iaito takes inspiration from that historical connection while providing a non-cutting sword suitable for modern Iaido practice.

Designed for Iaido

Iaido is a Japanese martial art centered on the controlled drawing, handling, and sheathing of the sword. Training emphasizes precision, posture, timing, concentration, and controlled movement.

The Kasen Kanesada Deluxe Iaito features a special alloy blade and traditional proportions designed for controlled Iaido practice. The blade does not actually cut, making this sword intended for practice and display rather than cutting.

The sword cannot be disassembled or adjusted. Due to the use of natural wood and manual production processes, minor variations in size, weight, and finish may occur.

Please note: The sword stand shown in product photographs is not included.