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Inspired by Yagyū Munenori, the renowned Japanese swordsman and master of the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū tradition, this premium Minosaka iaito combines traditional Japanese sword aesthetics with the balance and handling required for Iaido practice.

Handmade in Japan by Minosaka, this iaito features a reinforced hard-alloy blade, traditional wooden saya, and carefully crafted construction designed for martial arts training. It is part of Minosaka's Famous Samurai Series, created to reflect the history and spirit of legendary figures from Japan's samurai tradition.

Minosaka has its roots in the historic Mino region of Japan, an area long associated with Japanese sword production. Founded in 1919, the company continues this tradition today through the production of iaito and other Japanese sword crafts.

Features

• Authentic Japanese Iaido practice sword

• Minosaka Premium Iaito

• Yagyū Munenori-inspired design

• Famous Samurai Series

• Handmade in Japan

• Reinforced hard-alloy blade

• Traditional wooden saya (scabbard)

• Designed for Iaido practice and martial arts training

• Approx. 820 g / 1.80 lbs

• Sword bag included

• Item No. MNZ-S106

Shipping Information

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Specifications

Inspired by Yagyū Munenori

Yagyū Munenori (1571–1646) was a renowned Japanese swordsman, martial arts teacher, and influential figure in the history of Japanese swordsmanship. He served the Tokugawa shogunate and became closely associated with the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū school of swordsmanship.

Munenori was also known for his writings on martial strategy and the relationship between swordsmanship, discipline, and personal development. His name remains closely connected with the philosophical and practical traditions of Japanese martial arts.

This Minosaka iaito draws inspiration from that samurai heritage, offering practitioners a sword that reflects the traditional aesthetics associated with Japan's classical swordsmanship.

Minosaka Japanese Sword Craftsmanship

Minosaka was established in 1919 in Japan's historic Mino region, an area with a long history of traditional sword production. Building on this heritage, Minosaka specializes in iaito for Japanese martial arts as well as other forms of traditional sword craftsmanship.

Each iaito is carefully produced in Japan with attention to its construction, appearance, balance, and handling characteristics. The result is a practice sword that combines traditional Japanese sword aesthetics with the requirements of modern Iaido practitioners.

Designed for Iaido

An iaito is a Japanese practice sword designed specifically for training in Iaido, the martial art centered around the controlled drawing, handling, and resheathing of the sword.

This model uses a reinforced hard-alloy blade and is intended for Iaido practice and martial arts training. Its construction provides the appropriate characteristics for controlled practice without the use of a sharpened cutting edge.

Important: This is a practice sword, but the hard-alloy blade can still cause injury. Do not use it to strike people or objects. Do not disassemble, modify, or adjust the sword yourself. Because this is a handmade product incorporating natural wood, individual swords may vary slightly in size and weight.