Also known as the Island of the Dragonfly (Akitsushima), Akitsu is an old word for Tonbo (Dragonfly). The dragonfly is also known as the "victory insect" due to its hunting prowess and also because it is known to never retreat. In modern culture, dragonfly is often associated with the rice paddies of Japan and the nostalgia of growing up in a farming community tied to the land. Hence, there is a folk belief that the dragonfly is the soul of a departed ancestor who has come back to visit their loved ones.
Specifications
Overall: 103cm
Blade Length: 71cm
Handle Length: 28cm
Blade Width: 3.2cm
Blade: Folded Steel with Red Plating
Bo-hi: Yes
Hamon: Yes
Handle: Cord-wrapped hardwood with faux rayskin
Scabbard: Hardwood, lacquered
Tsuba: Brass
Fittings: Brass
*Display stand not included
