Tombo Menuki - MM004 [F]Minosaka_Workshop The Aoi-gomon design subsequently became

The Aoi-gomon design subsequently became more and more minimal and the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu used a 13-stripe Aoi (as presented here)

gold or silver plated

8 Shaku (115 cm) Weight ~870 g ~950 g Blade length 77

The regular oiling is necessary for unvarnished weapons

literally "fields Hakama"

Tombo Menuki - MM004 [F]Minosaka_Workshop The Aoi-gomon design subsequently becameTombo Menuki MM004 This made in Japan Menuki features a dragonfly. The dragonfly, or Tombo in Japanese is also called "Kachi Muchi", insect of victory and was a popular auspicious sign of victory among the Samurai. Material: Aluminium Size: 13 mm x 39 mm