The Higo Koshirae is a high-end Tanto fully order-made, crafted from scratch in Japan with a sand-casted bubble-free zinc/aluminum alloy blade. It is mounted on the base of the Higo Koshirae Iaito and Higo Koshirae Wakizashi. Within the Minosaka lineup, the Higo model is on the middle-end, with high-quality Fuchi & Kashira, a higher grade finish for the Kuroro and Kuroishime lacquer, and of course, a higher grade finish for the blade (especially the Yokote). "Higo" was a samurai clan of the Edo period whose swords were solely designed for combat effectiveness. Although many variations exist, the rounded Kashira is an immutable characteristic of this clan. The Fuchi and Kashira are of classic Higo design and feature arabesques patterns with gold inlay. We offer as many customizations as possible for Habaki, Seppa, Tsukaito, Saya lacquer, and Sageo, however, the Hamidashi Tsuba and Suguha Hamon cannot be modified. Only small Menuki are available. Given that the "Higo style" is extremely diverse and includes very different Koshirae styles, the workshop has no specific recommendation for the options. Feel free to customize this model to your liking. Please note that, unlike standard size Iaito, the Tanto Saya is not standardized, which explains the price is higher than the full-length Iaito price. Technical Specifications Fuchi/Kashira FKM105 - Higo Copper with gold inlay Fuchi: 41 x 23 x 10 mm Kashira: 35 x 18 x 16 mm Blade bottom width ~31 mm Blade end width ~20 mm Blade bottom thickess ~6 mm Weight ~380 g without Saya | ~510 g with Saya
