Wakizashi Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae [F]Standard_Weight giving it a satin aspect

giving it a satin aspect close to that of silk

This premium model fully made in Japan is composed of a semi-rigid cotton core covered with a cloth of high grade black Japanese cotton

a resident of Miyakonojo

made with a sandcasted bubble-free zinc/aluminum alloy blade

anti-shogunate revolutionist Sakamoto Ryoma used a very distinctive Kikyo emblem as well

Wakizashi Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae [F]Standard_Weight giving it a satin aspectThe Higo Koshirae is an high end Wakizashi, 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, suitable for all practitioners. It is an excellent Wakizashi 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 Wakizashi is on the middle