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Inspired by Akechi Mitsuhide, the famous Japanese samurai and military commander of the Sengoku period, this premium Minosaka iaito combines traditional Japanese sword aesthetics with a distinctive winding design and the balance required for Iaido practice.

Handmade in Japan, this model is part of Minosaka's Famous Samurai Series and features a unique winding detail that gives the sword a distinctive appearance. The reinforced hard-alloy blade and traditional wooden saya are carefully crafted for controlled Iaido practice.

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

Features

• Authentic Japanese Iaido practice sword

• Premium Minosaka Iaito

• Akechi Mitsuhide-inspired design

• Famous Samurai Series

• Unique traditional winding detail

• 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-S109A

Shipping Information

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Specifications

Inspired by Akechi Mitsuhide

Akechi Mitsuhide (1528–1582) was a prominent samurai and military commander during Japan's Sengoku period. He is best known for his role in the turbulent political and military history of late 16th-century Japan and remains one of the era's most recognizable historical figures.

This Minosaka iaito draws inspiration from Mitsuhide's place in Japanese samurai history. Its unique winding detail gives the design a distinctive character while maintaining the traditional appearance of a Japanese sword.

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 Japanese 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.