Hanwei Forged steel series - Miyamoto Musashi Daisho

 

 

 

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 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 grips are finished with a superb leather wrap. The oversize Daito (SH1016) has a 30" blade and 15" grip, double pegged to the long tang, while the Wakizashi (SH1017) has a 19" blade and is 26" overall. Mounted in black, the scabbard has delicate copper inlays. Truly a masterpiece of the swordmaker's art, the Musashi Daisho is a must for every martial artist and collector.