Initial Price: ¥26,500 Special Discount: ¥21,000 Introducing the special Iaito sword from Antique Co.: The ultimate masterpiece Wakizashi, Soshu Masamune. This is a replica of the Masamune Special Edition (black leather wrap) from the Japan Antique Collection, which is no longer sold. Masamune has been synonymous with famous swords since the end of the Kamakura period, and the beauty of its blade pattern is unparalleled. Warlords of the Sengoku period, such as Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, all sought after these swords. Masamune sometimes inscribed his name when forging a straight blade, but in the case of a curved blade, he rarely did so, confident that it would not be mistaken for the work of other swordsmiths. For more details, please refer to the Ikeda Masamune commentary. The Japan Antique Co. sword collection series is sold out, and the company has ceased operations, making this item rare. Please take this opportunity to acquire this work of art. It is suitable for both appreciation and Iaido, with a sand-blasted blade that is very easy to swing and handle. Enjoy the genuine sword fittings. Specifications: Blade Pattern: Curved (Notare) Double Hamon Blade: Sand-shaped special alloy, with groove Medium Kissaki, thin blade specification Handle: Paulownia wood, genuine ray skin Handle Wrap: Black leather, twisted wrap Hilt Cord: Gold-brown cotton thread Fuchi/Kashira: Menpo (copper) Menuki: Gunbai, Saihai (copper) Tsuba: Bamboo and plum blossom gold inlay (iron) Habaki: Yusho (black lacquered) Saya: Brush-lacquer thread-wrapped coating (Shunkei lacquer finish) This item is unused, but due to long-term storage, there are very minor scratches on the back of the blade at the tsuba base and on the saya. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. Dimensions: Total Length: Approximately 69cm Blade Length: Approximately 47.5cm (including Habaki) Moto-haba: Approximately 2.8cm Saki-haba: Approximately 2.0cm Sori: Approximately 1.0cm Handle Length: Approximately 17cm Weight: Approximately 589g (without saya) Accessories: * High-quality Koshirae bag (crepe) x 1 * Sword oil x 1 * Cleaning cloth x 2 * Masamune reference materials x 7 The above 4 items are included. * We do not ship overseas. * Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection. * Returns after receipt are not accepted.