Good iaito for sale

[A. Bakken]

I'm selling my iaito, a Tokujo Jidai Koshirae (http://www.e-bogu.com/tokjidkos.html) that was purchased from e-bogu 1 year ago. It's still in good condition, with only moderate wear (brass enamel worn off on the fuchi and kashira, samégawa not as white as when new, a couple of marks on the kojiri). Blade length 28 inches, mokko tsuba (nr. 2), black cotton sageo and tsuka-ito, black crackly saya finish (kuroishime). The tsuka-ito is still tight and symmetrical. The blade is satisfyingly stiff, not "wobbly" as many of the budget iaito blades. This iaito will last long still, if used properly.

Paid $290, am asking $145 plus shipping (firm). Will accept PayPal. PM if interested, or e-mail ( meifumado@c2i.net ).

[A. Bakken]

Sold. Thanks to those who signaled their interest -- had to follow the "first come, first served" principle.