 Forged Steel Iaito 居合刀
These un-edged training blades provide for safe drawing for the beginning
practitioner of the 450 year old art of Iaido. Forged from stainless steel the
tempered blades are not only maintenance-free, but more importantly provide the
correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and sword
motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible
feedback when swung properly. These iaito have tempered stainless blades
with fittings matching the new elite and performance lines of shinken. Don't
forget to check our shinken selection
for sharp katana that can be used for tameshigiri.
The Practical Katanas has always been at the forefront of providing
economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. The Practical
Plus Iaito has an un-edged training blade forged from stainless steel. The
tempered blades are not only maintenance-free but more importantly provide the
correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and sword
motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible
feedback when swung properly.
The Practical Plus Iaito provides a very economical practice sword as
dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and
construction methods. The Practical Plus Iaito has an un-edged training blade
forged from stainless steel. The tempered blades are not only maintenance-free
but more importantly provide the correct weight and balance needed for the
rigors of repetitive drawing and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply
cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung properly. The
Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a
tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for
security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood
motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design
with a brass habaki.
Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous sword master in Japanese history,
fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on
swordplay, the "Book of Five Rings". Development of the two-sword style of
swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is
credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi is faithful to the original
down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray
skin. The Shinto Iaito has an un-edged training blade forged from stainless
steel. The tempered blades are not only maintenance-free but more importantly
provide the correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive
drawing and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to
provide audible feedback when swung properly.
The Shinto Iaito has an un-edged training blade forged from stainless steel.
The tempered blades are not only maintenance-free but more importantly provide
the correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and
sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide
audible feedback when swung properly. The Shinto is mounted in black and the
tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a
deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed
in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The
fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set.
The Tori Iaito is an all-new design from CAS/Hanwei that incorporates truly
elegant furniture with the functionality of our performance series. The un-edged
training blade is forged from stainless steel. The tempered blades are not only
maintenance-free but more importantly provide the correct weight and balance
needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and sword motion practice. Each
blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung
properly. Featuring a flying crane tsuba, brown leather tsuka-ito over black
same and a dark brown/black saya, the Tori is available in three folded steel
cutting blade profiles and three Iaito blade lengths. This is undoubtedly one of
the most elegant mounts ever crafted by CAS/Hanwei. This katana was designed and
built specifically for martial artists.
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