The Tsuba "shippo" in blackened wrought iron is is especially recommended for this model (the Tsuba "Musashi" available as option was the one used by Miyamoto Musashi)

giving it a satin aspect close to that of silk

but because Seido is also the main reference for Katori practitioners outside Japan

this model is also used in certain Aikido schools

The pleats are sewn on the inside

Horizontal Tokusei Keyaki Katanakake ordermade The Tsuba "shippo" in blackenedHorizontal Katanakake Tokusei Keyaki Made in Japan (Gifu region) Wood: 100% Keyaki Size: 2 levels only Dimensions: Width: ~45 cm Height: ~34. 5 cm Depth: ~17. 5 cm Holes width: ~2. 6 cm This decorative support (katanakake) is made of luxury elm wood with "Honji Shiage" finish, ideal for exhibiting your Iaito, Katana Bokken, Shoto. In addition to the exceptional quality of wood selected for this model, it has a "Honji" (true form) finish. This