Shrines that worship Tenjin often use the Ume mon as emblem (shinmon) and have plum trees planted on their sacred grounds

It has no back seam

similarly to how it is done on other swords parts or Yoroi (armors)

present Empress of Japan

Iaito Minosaka Tokusei Koshirae | 2.30 ~ 2.45 Shaku stock Shrines that worship Tenjin oftenIaito Minosaka Tokusei Koshirae (2. 30 ~ 2. 45 Shaku) Made in Japan (Kyushu) Hamon: Suguha Habaki: Special Habaki (Brass) Seppa: Brass Tsuba: Muji (iron) Menuki: Tombo (dragonfly) Fuchi Kashira: Ryu (Dragon) Tsukaito: Cotton, black Sageo: Synthetic fiber, black Saya: Kuroishime The Iaito "Tokusei" is one of our basic models. Reasonably priced, well balanced on the tsuba, with a simple finish, it is ideal for beginners. It also makes a fine choice for