Akechi Tensho Koshirae

This Tensho Koshirae is a faithful replica of the Tensho Koshirae owned by the Aikuchi clan.
As a Tensho Koshirae the Tsukagashira is made from genuine Suigyu horn with a Hyotan Sukashi Tsuba.

But the most particular detail of this Koshirae is the unique Katatemaki Tsukamaki wrapped over a black Samegawa made in Haraawase Kise (full samegawa wrap).

The Saya is fine lacquered in Shu Urimi (reddish brown gloss finish) and comes with a silk Sageo in navy.
  • Weight w/o the Saya: 840 g approx.
  • Total length: 106 cm
  • Blade length: 74 cm
  • Blade material : reinforced zinc aluminium alloy*
  • Tsuka (handle) length: 26 cm
  • Genuine Samegawa (ray skin).Haraawase Kise
  • Tsukamaki (wrapping): Navy Silk
  • Saya: selected Ho wood. Shu Urumi (reddish brown gloss finish).
  • Sageo: Silk
Proudly made in Gifu, Japan. The Iaito is constructed only by Japanese craftsmen in Gifu, not created by either non-Japanese labor or by mass production system: please allow us 5-6 weeks for the production.

*A zinc /aluminium alloy is not made for cutting or any action which involves any impact to another object.