Tachibana Menuki - MM015 suburito it is ideal for Iaido

it is ideal for Iaido practice

It remained however a rather rare emblem until the Edo period (1603-1868)

this model even comes with the marks from the nails used to attach the "oar" to the back of the boat

known to be the best mix for Tamahagane (Shinken steel) maintenance

Shinken and Iaito

Tachibana Menuki - MM015 suburito it is ideal for IaidoTachibana Menuki MM015 This made in Japan Menuki features a Tachibana flower over Acala's sword (Buddhist's deity). The flower of "Citrus Tachibana" is a flower of a mandarin tree, a variety very widespread in Japan and very appreciated for its flowers. This flower is the emblem of various Japanese organizations and was the one of the Samurai Kuge clan, nobles of the court of Nara. Acala is depicted rising with one knee raised and the other leg still