The Higo Koshirae is an high end Iaito, fully order-made, crafted from scratch in Japan with a sand-casted bubble-free zinc/aluminum alloy blade. This model has a "standard" blade for an average weight. It results in a classic Iaito balance, centered toward the Tsuba, and should be suitable for all practitioners. It is an excellent Iaito for beginners and intermediate alike, who have enough budget to acquire a weapon of higher quality with some customization.

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.

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.

Also available in short size Wakizashi Iaito: Wakizashi Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae.