Miyamoto
Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese
history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing
his famous treatise on swordplay, the "Book of Five
Rings". Musashi was well above average height and his
Daito (long sword) was made to match his size. Development
of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long
sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to
Musashi. Fittingly, we are able to offer both pieces with
matching mounts.
The Hanwei reproduction of the Musashi Daisho is faithful
to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas.
The Musashi Katana is mounted in black, with subtle copper
inlays in the saya, and the tsuka-ito is in leather over
ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel
and is edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering
method, resulting in a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is
60HRC, back hardness 40HRC. The grip is double-pegged to
the tang for safety.
