(Hijikata Toshizo model) Izuminokami Kanetsune, large straight with irregular hamon, tsuba, Hijikata, kashira, Hijikata stone pattern, Iai

High-Quality Iai-do ,
Izumi no Kami Kanesada (Toshizo Hijikata) Style
Toshizo Hijikata was gifted the Izumi no Kami Kanesada by Katamori Matsudaira. After Hijikata's , his page brought the from Hakodate, the site of his final battle, to his elder brother, Hikogoro Sato. It is currently preserved at the Toshizo Hijikata Museum in Hino City.

This features a shinogi-zukuri with a thick overall construction and substantial weight. The hamon (temper line) is Kanesada's signature large undulating pattern with small waves, creating a double hamon with a clearly defined nioi-guchi (edge area). This type of hamon is characteristic of the Kanesada school.
The koshirae (mountings) are based on Toshizo Hijikata's style. The tsuba (hand guard) is the Hijikata Tanzaku design, and the vermilion saya (scabbard) is adorned with phoenixes, exuding Hijikata Toshizo's essence.
We encourage you to add this piece to your collection.

Tsuka (Handle): Navy blue cotton twisted wrap
Tsuka: Genuine wood
Fuchi-Kashira (Collar and Pommel): Plain black lacquer
Menuki (Handle Ornaments): Black finished U-ryu (rain dragon) design
Samegawa (Ray Skin): Black lacquer finish
Tsuba (Hand Guard): Hijikata (Tanzaku)
Kojiri (Scabbard End): Hijikata Ishime (stone texture)
Saya (Scabbard): Vermilion, with phoenix pattern
Shito (Scabbard Cord): Navy, silver, red Sanada-himo

Overall Length: 107cm
Length: 73cm (including habaki)
Moto-haba (Width at base): 3.0cm
Saki-haba (Width at tip): 2.0cm
Moto-kasane (Thickness at base): 7.0cm
Sori (Curvature): 2.0cm
Tsuka Length: 26.5cm
Weight: 926g (without saya)

The item is in generally clean condition, but there are very minor scuffs and scratches. Please purchase with the understanding that this is a used item.

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

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