Striped Hakama (shima Hakama) are very common in Japan

Sokaku Takeda

Blue : synthetic dye

This model has a "super heavy" blade for an average weight about 20% superior to the other heavy blade models

This made in Japan Menuki features a small dragon

Iaito Minosaka Yagyu Koshirae sus_prod Striped Hakama (shima Hakama) areThe Yagyu Koshirae is an High End Iaito fully order made in Japan, made with a sandcasted bubble free zinc aluminum alloy blade. This model has a "standard" blade for an average weight that results in a classic Iaito balance centered toward the Tsuba, and should be suitable for all practitioners. It is an excellent iaito for beginners and intermediate alike who have enough budget to acquire a weapon of higher quality that allows some customization.