High-grade Iai-do (Mino-saka made) Lightweight, thin with groove, double-edged pattern, genuine wood, genuine sharkskin tsuba, popular Tsurumaru

High-Grade Custom Iai ()
This iaido is designed for beginner to intermediate practitioners.
Crafted in Seki City, Mino-saka, it boasts excellent balance.
The is made of lightweight sand-cast zinc alloy.
The hamon (temper line) features a straight pattern with subtle variations, appearing and disappearing with the play of light. It has a thin, double-layered hamon, and the is lightweight yet durable due to the sand-casting method.
The tang (nakago) is file-worked with a diagonal pattern (sujikai yasurime), and the tip of the tang is shaped like a tip (ken-gata), as is recreated in Mino-saka.
This is the same manufacturing method as a genuine 's tang.
The fittings include a dragon motif (made of copper).
The tsuba (hand guard) is the popular Tsurumaru Sukashi (crane circle openwork) design.
There is no rattling in the tsuba or koiguchi (mouth of the scabbard).
This is suitable for iaido practice (beginner to intermediate), display, and cosplay.

Please note: Due to long-term storage by the previous owner, there are minor scuff marks on the saya (scabbard).
Please confirm the condition through the images before purchasing this beautiful used item.

Specifications:
Era Style Mountings
: Lightweight sand-cast zinc alloy (with fuller)
Hamon: Straight double-layered hamon (thin )
Tsuka (Hilt): Genuine wood, genuine ray skin
Tsuka-ito (Hilt Wrap): Black cotton cord, twisted wrap
Fuchi-Kashira: Dragon motif (copper)
Menuki: Dragon motif (copper)
Tsuba: Tsurumaru Sukashi (crane circle openwork)
Habaki: Double file-worked finish
Sageo (Scabbard Cord): Dark brown cotton cord (new)
Saya (Scabbard): Black stone-patterned lacquer

* The sageo knot can be changed to a decorative knot upon request.

Dimensions:
Overall Length: 105 cm
Length: 74.5 cm (including habaki)
Length (Shōshin): 2 shaku 4 sun (approx. 74.5 cm)
Width (at base): 3.1 cm
Width (at tip): 2.0 cm
Tsuka Length: Approx. 26 cm
Weight: 759 g (without saya)

Accessories:
High-quality bag: 1
oil: 1
Oil case: 1
Cleaning cloth: 2
The above 4 items are included.

Original Price: ¥42,000
Discounted Price: ¥37,000

* stand is not included.
* International shipping is not available.
* Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection.
* Returns after receipt are not accepted.