r/iaido • u/SpyralAgent_37 • 3d ago
Newest iaito from Nosyudo
This one was a long time waiting. I ordered it in December of 2023 and I received it last week. Granted to be fair to Nosyudo, I customized everything on this iaito, including the sori, motohaba, motokasane, sakihaba, sakikasane, and the length of the kissaki. Because of that I also had to purchase the DX koshirae which also increased the wait time since all of the wooden components had to be carved specifically to the blade. It was absolutely worth the wait! This iaito is extremely lightweight (820g) and balanced very well. The navy blue ishime saya came out gorgeous and has a very nice taper to it. Not a single flaw in it! I can't recommend Nosyudo enough.
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u/Maturinbag 3d ago
Very handsome! Is there a theme you picked for the decor?
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u/SpyralAgent_37 3d ago
Not necessarily a theme. I generally prefer more plain fuchi and kashira, I chose the Buddhist prayer swords because it reminds me of the amida tong symbol from the original Shogun. I train in Araki Mujinsai Ryu, and our signature kata is called Ura Hiryu, so I picked a flying dragon for the tsuba.
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u/anomander_galt 3d ago
I've ordered my Iaito from them around Christmas, I still have a few months to wait
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u/Ia_itoto 3d ago
The customisation chosen is incredible. You will have a beautiful piece in your hand. Wish you the best in your practice (with this iaito, it will be difficult to stop training 😉)
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u/MoreBrutalThanU 3d ago
Beautiful iaito! Of course you picked the Kotetsu hamon, you always do. How many shaku is it?
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u/IronEyesDisciple 2d ago
I also just ordered a nosyudo iaito with the navy saya and tsukaito, seeing yours makes me even more excited for it
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u/KuzuryuC 3d ago
That's a really nice looking iaito, congratulation!
May I ask what style of this decorative Sageo tie is this? And great Sazanami Sageo you have there :D