all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane-varnished weapons and replaced the finish with "Candle Wax"

and very easy to maintain thanks to a special iron treatment that keeps pleats perfectly in any place

Kikyo (balloon flower)

but a rather basic Saya finish for the Kuroro and Kuroishime lacquer and a simpler finish on the blade details than on higher models

Founded mid 15th century by Iizasa Ienao after his retirement at the Shinto Katori Jingu

Mukade Menuki - MM012 [F]Horizontal all workshops greatly reduced theMukade Menuki MM012 This made in Japan Menuki features a Mukade, a rather huge Japanese centipede. The centipede was a popular symbol among the samurai of the Sengoku Jidai for two reasons: it never retreats, and it is extremely aggressive. This design was prised by the Takeda familly, known to be as ruthless and agressive as a centipede. Material: Brass Size: 52 mm x 9 mm