The neighboring Kouga and Iga clans of feudal Japan were bitter enemies for centuries and their warring Ninja families have been immortalized in Japanese literature. To commemo- rate these secretive warriors we have introduced our Kouga and Iga Ninja-To.
The dismountable double-pegged Tsuka of the Iga Ninja-To features a traditional tightly bound wrap over natural rayskin and Clouds and Sun/Water and Moon Menuki giving tremedous strength but also restrained beauty. As does the blackened iron fittings which include a Tsuba displaying the Iga Mon and a wave motif, both repeated on the Fuchi/Kashira. The Saya features a partial rattan wrap for added strength and longevity with a heavily reinforced steel spike. The Iga features a forged high carbon blade, differentially quenched to an edge hardness of 60HRc with a spine of approximately 40HRc. Essential tool for the Ninjutsu practitioner.
Overall: 33", 83.5cm
Blade Length: 22", 56cm
Handle Length: 10.5", 26.5cm
Weight: 2lb 3oz, 1kgBlade Steel: 1566
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
