Type: Special Appreciation Collection Sword Aizu Kanesada (Hijikata Toshizo Mount) Known as the sword that accompanied Shinsengumi Vice-Commander Hijikata Toshizo to his fate. Also known as (Aizu Kanesada), the 11th generation Izumi no Kami Kanesada owned by Hijikata Toshizo is a uchigatana (long sword) bestowed upon him by Matsudaira Katamori. After Hijikata Toshizo's death, his beloved sword Kanesada was brought from Hakodate, the site of the final battle, by a page (Ichimura Tetsunosuke) to Hijikata Toshizo's brother-in-law (Sato Hikogoro) and has been preserved to this day. It is currently housed in the Hijikata Toshizo Museum in Hino City. * Although this sword is a replica, it is a sword that reproduces the details of Hijikata Toshizo's sword. Please enjoy the Hijikata Toshizo mount as a collection for many years to come and preserve it forever. It would be a great waste to use it for Iaido (Japanese swordsmanship). Please purchase it as an art appreciation collection. Specifications: Blade: Special zinc alloy Hamon (temper line): Notare, komidare, with some pointed areas Tsuba (handguard): Tanzaku (Hijikata) - Stainless steel Tsuka (handle): Black sharkskin lacquer Tsukamaki (handle wrap): Black pure cotton thread Fuchi/Kashira (handle collar/pommel): Higo Ishime (Hijikata) Koiguchi Kanagu (mouth of the scabbard fitting): Higo Ishime (Hijikata) Kojiri (scabbard end cap): Higo Ishime (Hijikata) Menuki (handle ornament): Sansho (Japanese pepper) Sageo (cord): Black and gold two-tone thread (new) Saya (scabbard): Dark vermilion lacquer, phoenix black painting, with gold hitodome (fitting) Habaki (blade collar): Two-tone Habaki This sword is full of highlights. Please do not miss this opportunity. Please note that although there are no signs of use on the blade or scabbard, there are small scratches due to long-term storage. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. Dimensions: Total length: 106cm Blade length: 73.5cm (including Habaki) - Special alloy Moto-haba (blade width at the base): 3.1cm Saki-haba (blade width at the tip): 2.0cm Weight: 944g Sori (curvature): 2.0cm Tsuka length (handle length): 26.8cm Accessories: Izumi no Kami Kanesada (Hijikata Toshizo) instruction manual: 5 sheets High-quality sword bag: 1 Sword oil: 1 bottle Wiping cloth: 2 Case: 1 A total of 5 items are included. * Apply (put on) sword oil every 2-3 months. This will prevent corrosion and discoloration. * Sword stand is not included. * We do not ship overseas. * Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection. * Returns are not accepted after receipt.