Bizen Osafune (Mitsumasa ) Iaitō, Leather-wrapped hilt, Black sharkskin wood, Thin , Iron tsuba. Dragonfly and butterfly openwork.

Initial Price: ¥28,500
Discounted Price: ¥25,000
Iai Practice (Nagamitsu )
This is an iai practice that is a of Bizen Osafune Nagamitsu. Nagamitsu's were favored by samurai warlords for their strength, durability, sharpness, and beautiful form.
They were possessed by figures such as Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Miyoshi Nagateru, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today, they are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Please refer to the Nagamitsu instruction manual for more details.
This features a double hamon (temper line), with a small wave pattern within the choji midare pattern, which appears and disappears depending on the light. It also has a groove (hi) which makes the thinner, producing a pleasant ringing sound when swung. The 's straightness is easy to discern. The leather wrap on the tsuka (handle) is smooth and fits comfortably in the hand.
This is suitable for iaido practice, display, and cosplay. Please take this opportunity to add it to your collection.

Hamon: Choji midare with small wave irregularities
: Grooved, thin (zinc alloy)
Tsuka: Genuine wood, finished with black ray skin lacquer
Tsuka-ito: Black synthetic leather, twisted wrap
Fuchi Kashira: Dragon and clouds motif
Menuki: Dragon and clouds motif
Tsuba: Katsumushi (dragonfly/butterfly) design, iron
Habaki: Gold-colored file-finished
Sageo: Black braided silk cord
Saya: Brown pear skin lacquer finish

Dimensions:
Overall Length: 102 cm
Length: 73 cm (including habaki)
Width (at base): 3.1 cm
Width (at tip): 2.1 cm
Sori (curvature): 2.0 cm
Tsuka Length: 25 cm
Weight: 862 g

Overall, this item is in beautiful condition. There are very minor scratches on the and saya that are barely noticeable. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.

Included Accessories:
High-quality bag (new)
oil (1)
Cleaning cloths (2)
Oil case (1)
Nagamitsu instruction manual (8 pages)
The above 5 items are included.

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