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Iaito Section

Practical Iaito (HW6000IGC)
Practical Plus Iaito (HW6001IGC)
Gorin Iaito (HW5010)
Gorin Iaito Wakizashi (HW5020)
Miyamoto Musashi Iaito (HW6003IGC)
Tsuru Iaito (HW5014)
Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi (HW5021)
Tori Iaito (HW6007IGC)

Iaito Samurai Swords

Iaito Conversion Table

Study on the use of the Japanese sword is a very serious endeavor. Students of Iaido (Way of the Sword Draw) typically learn the sword using various instruments. Most likely they will begin with a bokken / bokuto (wooden sword) and then an Iaito (un-edged training sword) before handling a Shinken (live sword). Iaito are an integral tool in the learning process allowing students to practice with a sword with a sense of safety for themselves and for those around them.

Iaito by Hanwei are light (less than 2lbs.) and extremely well balanced to reduce the wear-and-tear on specific joints. The un-edged blades are crafted in 400 series stainless steel with a simulated hamon and are fully tempered to withstand repeated drawing and practice cutting strokes. Each blade features a bo-hi (groove), which both reduces blade weight and produces an audible feedback when practice cutting strokes are made correctly.

Iaito Conversion Table

Shaku	Blade Length (cm)	Blade Length (inches)	Height (cm)	Height (feet)
2.3	69.7	27½	160	5'3"
2.4	72.8	28½	170	5'7"
2.5	75.8	30	180	5'11"
2.6	78.8	31	190	6'3"
2.7	81.8	32¼	200	6'7"

Practical Iaito

(Ref: HW6000IGC)

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. Now with the blade geometries and profiles of the performance series and the affordability of our Practical fittings, competition-standard cutting is within the reach of the tightest budget - Iaito: Frequent Drawing Practice These unedged 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.

Key Features

Designed for drawing practice
Perfectly Balanced
Stainless Steel blades

HW6000IGC	Metric	Imperial
Overall	97.8cm	38½"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	1.060Kg	1lb 14oz

HW6000IGE	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	1.090Kg	1lb 15oz

HW6000IGG	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	1.130Kg	2lb

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OUR PRICE: £140.08 / €168.10 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Related products:

1. Practical Elite Katana (Ref: HW6000KPC)

2. Practical XL Katana (Ref: HW6000XPF)

3. Practical XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6000LPF)

4. Practical Katana (Ref: HW1070)

5. Practical Wakizashi (Ref: HW2061)

6. Practical Tanto (Ref: HW2254)

Practical Plus Iaito

(Ref: HW6001IGC)

The Practical Plus Iaito 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.

Key Features

New for 2007
Traditional Construction
Quality fittings

HW6001IGC	Metric	Imperial
Overall	97.8cm	38½"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW6001IGE	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW6001IGG	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

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OUR PRICE: £160.08 / €192.10 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Related products:

1. Practical Plus Elite Katana (Ref: HW6001KPE)

2. Practical Plus XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6001LPF)

3. Practical Plus XL Katana (Ref: HW6001XPF)

4. Practical Plus Katana (Ref: HW2073)

5. Practical Plus Wakizashi (Ref: HW2118)

6. Practical Plus Tanto (Ref: HW2259)

Gorin Iaito

(Ref: HW5010)

Our Nami, Gorin and Tsuru iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made of a special stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the “feel” of a live blade and is not prone to distort when making a practice cutting stroke. These very affordable practice swords are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido.

Key Features

Designed for drawing practice
Perfectly Balanced
Stainless Steel blades

HW5010	Metric	Imperial
Overall	95.9cm	37¾"
Blade	66.0cm	26"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW5011	Metric	Imperial
Overall	98.4cm	38¾"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW5012	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 14oz

HW5013	Metric	Imperial
Overall	103.5cm	40¾"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.900Kg	1lb 15oz

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OUR PRICE: £217.50 / €261.00 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Related products:

1. Gorin Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5020)

Gorin Iaito Wakizashi

(Ref: HW5020)

Key Features

Designed for drawing practice
Perfectly Balanced
Stainless Steel blades

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OUR PRICE: £170.52 / €204.62 (Including VAT at 20%)

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1. Gorin Iaito (Ref: HW5010)

Miyamoto Musashi Iaito

(Ref: HW6003IGC)

Mounted in black, the Musashi Iaito is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety.

Key Features

New for 2007
Quality Fittings
Traditional construction

HW6003IGC	Metric	Imperial
Overall	97.8cm	38½"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW6003IGE	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW6003IGG	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

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OUR PRICE: £259.26 / €311.11 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Related products:

1. Miyamoto Musashi Elite Katana (Ref: HW6003KGG)

2. Miyamoto Musashi XL Katana (Ref: HW6003XGF)

3. Miyamoto Musashi XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6003LGF)

4. Miyamoto Musashi Katana (Ref: HW1016)

5. Miyamoto Musashi Wakizashi (Ref: HW1017)

Tsuru Iaito

(Ref: HW5014)

Key Features

Designed for drawing practice
Perfectly Balanced
Stainless Steel blades

HW5014	Metric	Imperial
Overall	95.9cm	37¾"
Blade	66.0cm	26"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW5015	Metric	Imperial
Overall	98.4cm	38¾"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW5016	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW5017	Metric	Imperial
Overall	103.5cm	40¾"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

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OUR PRICE: £279.28 / €335.14 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Related products:

1. Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5021)

Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi

(Ref: HW5021)

Key Features

Designed to accompany the Tsuru Iaito
Perfectly Balanced
Stainless Steel blades

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OUR PRICE: £222.72 / €267.26 (Including VAT at 20%)

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1. Tsuru Iaito (Ref: HW5014)

Tori Iaito

(Ref: HW6007IGC)

Special Offer - 64% OFF*

* DUE TO IMPERFECTIONS ON THE CURRENT STOCK OF TORI KATANA & IAITO, THEY ARE ON SALE AT 64% OFF THE RRP. The imperfections range from scratches to rust to both. Typically the scratches will be light and the rust will be surface - but as we can't catalogue the problem(s) on each sword, you take your chances when buying! - It may work out that you get a sword in perfect condition.

The Tori Iaito features truly elegant furniture for the discerning Iaido practitioner. It features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira with Kabuto inspired Menuki. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and finished in a textured brown. See models HW6007IGD and HW6007IGE for other Tori Iaito blade length options.