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Custom-made Minosaka Iaito
About Minosaka Iaito
Minosaka is a small workshop located in the Gifu prefecture, the birthplace of the Katana (Shinken). Despite its small size, Minosaka is one of the most important Iaito workshops in Japan. Our team has been proposing Minosaka Iaito for several years and our customers reckon that this is the best quality available in Japan. All fittings are fully handmade in Japan by craftsmen also producing fittings for real Shinken (learn more about Minosaka and Iaito manufacture on our blog).
Please find herein our selection of highly customizable models. Tsuba, Menuki, Tsukaito, and Hamon selections can yield thousands of possible permutations for a totally custom Iaito.
The processing time is around six to twelve weeks depending on the options chosen. For models in stock, see "In Stock Iaito" page. You will find many maintenance accessories and additional Sageo on the "Weapon Accessories" page and you will also find a spare saya product if you need a spare with your Iaito or a replacement.
All our Iaito blades are made of high quality bubble-free aluminium/zinc alloy, alike all made in Japan Iaito. The blade cannot be sharpened.
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Iaito Minosaka Junior (short)
¥40,400
Made in Japan
Available from 2.00 to 2.20 shaku
Light weight
Koshirae Style: Ryu (Dragon)
Tsukaito & Sageo: Synthetic fiber
Hakabi & Seppa : Copper
Very limited customization
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Iaito Minosaka Tokusei
¥54,500 ~ ¥60,300
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style: Ryu (Dragon)
Tsukaito & Sageo: Synthetic fiber
Hakabi & Seppa : Brass
Very limited customization
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Iaito Minosaka Jidai Koshirae
¥64,800~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Ishime (stony/grainy pattern)
All custom options available
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Iaito Minosaka Higo Zogan Koshirae
¥89,200~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Higo Icho Zogan (Ginkgo & silver inlay)
All custom options available
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Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae
¥76,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Higo (arabesque patterns
All custom options available
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Iaito Minosaka Yagyu Koshirae
¥103,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Yagyu Kasumi (Mist)
All custom options available
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Iaito Minosaka Musashi Koshirae
¥88,200~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Musashi (Replica of one of Musashi's sword)
All custom options available
Free silk Sageo option
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Iaito Minosaka Toppei Koshirae
¥116,100~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Toppei / Higo Nawa (Higo & cord with a religious symbolism)
All custom options available
Mandatory Hiramaki Tsukamaki
Free silk Sageo option
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Iaito Minosaka Tensho Koshirae
¥94,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Tensho (Buffalo Horn Kashira)
All custom options available
Free silk Sageo & Tsukaito option
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Iaito Minosaka Tensho Koshirae Akechi Mitsuhide
¥193,000~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.55 shaku
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Tensho (Buffalo Horn Kashira)
Special Feature: Akechi style with Shinken Makisame & Genuine Urushi lacquer
All custom options available
Free silk Sageo & Tsukaito option
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Iaito Minosaka Hon Koshirae [Heavy Weight]
¥95,900~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Heavy weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Guribori (Traditional Tendril motives)
All custom options available
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Iaito Minosaka Shinto Higo Koshirae [Heavy Weight]
¥133,900~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Heavy weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Higo Ishime (stony/grainy pattern)
All custom options available
Free silk Sageo & Tsukaito option
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Iaito Minosaka Koto Koshirae [Heavy Weight]
¥111,200~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.70 shaku
Heavy weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Higo Yukibana (Higo shape, Silver snowflakes)
All custom options available
Free silk Sageo (standard size) option
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Iaito Minosaka Dotanuki [Super Heavy Weight]
¥109,500~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.20 to 2.45 shaku
Super heavy weight
Koshirae Style: Guribori (Traditional Tendril motives)
3 special blade types available
All custom options available
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Iaito Minosaka Satsuma Koshirae
¥286,800~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Available from 2.80 to 3 shaku
Super Heavy Weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Satsuma Koshirae
Shinken style Koshirae (custom made pieces). Most custom options available
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Tanto Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae - Custom Made
¥61,700~
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan
Blade Length: 32.5 cm | Tsuba length: 12.5 cm
Standard weight
Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Higo (arabesque patterns with gold inlay)
Most custom options available
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Spare Saya for Minosaka Iaito
¥20,700 ~ ¥27,500
Price may increase depending on customizations
Made in Japan - For All Minosaka Models
Fully Custom Made
17 Lacquers available
2 Kojiri options
Kurikata position in option
Optional Sageo Option