Murasakiiro Aikuchi Tanto – BS-635

The Murasakiiro Aikuchi Tanto is an elegant Japanese knife with a hand-forged blade of exceptional quality.

Aikuchi is a way of mounting a Japanese blade so that Tsuki (the handle) and saya (sheath) to meet without having a tsuba (guard between them). Initially this type of mount was used for koshigatana (a precursor to wakizashi). In period Edo it became a fashion for the mounting style a so much. sMALL aikuchi NAMED all right became known through yakuza because they could be easily concealed.

The typical user for all right it was the women samurai in period Edo, using them for self-defense or for seppuku.

Aikuchi is a form of koshirae. you it means "meeting" again in Japanese kuchi translates as "mouth". The same formula is used for koi-guchi. So initially aikuchi was a montage style in which Fuch was meeting with koi-guchi.

Later, during the period Tokugawa this style of koshirae gave the name of the Japanese knife – so much. So aikuchi tanto represent so much- the without guard used mainly during the period Tokugawa, both for defense and for attacking the opponent by throwing.

It is considered the best tanto aikuchi they were created by a craftsman who represented the School Osafune from the province Bizen. Nowadays these so much they are considered very rare and therefore extremely valuable.

Instructions for use sharp swords

1. These swords are intended for sporting exercises, they are not weapons of war.
2. They are weapons that will be used exclusively in "tameshigiri" cutting exercises on tatami mats. Omote tatami (rice straw rolls) will be kept under water (to soak) for a minimum of 6 (six) hours before use.
3. Before use, check the stability of the blade in the handle and the presence of rivets (mekugi) between the blade and the handle.
4. Practice under the guidance of a teacher, never alone. Improper handling of the sword can damage it.
5. The use of other materials for cutting can lead to damage to the weapon exclusively due to the fault of the user.
6. After use clean the sword according to the maintenance instructions.
7. Careful! This weapon is a sharp weapon and improper handling can cause serious injury or even death to the user or bystanders. We strongly recommend use only by persons trained in the use of these weapons and only by responsible persons. Responsibility for use rests entirely with the user.