but also makes an excellent heavy Shoto for Kenjutsu and Kendo practice

It is a replica of the swords used in the pre-Muromachi period (1338-1573)

Minosaka Seppa - Brass or Copper

but they require regular (monthly) maintenance with oil (camellia or wood maintenance oil) and they can only be made from the finest woods

and a Shokissaki (short tip)

Iaito Minosaka Tensho Koshirae suburito but also makes an excellentThe Tensho Koshirae is a famous style because one of its variations was used by Akechi Mitsuhide, a Samurai responsible for the death of Oda Nobunaga. This Iaito is characterized by a black buffalo horn Kashira, a brass Fuchi, and a black same. The deluxe Tensho Koshirae is fitted with silk Sageo and Tsukaito without additional cost. Silk offers a better durability compared to cotton. This Iaito is handmade in Japan at the "Minosaka" forge using 100%