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Iaito Samurai Swords

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%)



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)

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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%)



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)

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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%)



Related products:
1. Gorin Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5020)

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Gorin Iaito Wakizashi

(Ref: HW5020)

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

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



Related products:
1. Gorin Iaito (Ref: HW5010)

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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%)



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)

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Tsuru Iaito

(Ref: HW5014)

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
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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  • 2) Send in your details using our Registration Form
  • 3) Once you have been approved your order will be processed.

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



Related products:
1. Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5021)

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Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi

(Ref: HW5021)

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 to accompany the Tsuru Iaito
  • Perfectly Balanced
  • Stainless Steel blades

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



Related products:
1. Tsuru Iaito (Ref: HW5014)

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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.

Key Features

  • Designed for Drawing Practice
  • Superior Fittings
  • Built for Martial Artists
HW6007IGC Metric Imperial
Overall 97.8cm 38½"
Blade 68.6cm 27"
Grip 26.7cm 10½"
Weight 0.870Kg 1lb 15oz
HW6007IGE Metric Imperial
Overall 100.3cm 39½"
Blade 71.1cm 28"
Grip 26.7cm 10½"
Weight 0.900Kg 2lb
HW6007IGG Metric Imperial
Overall 102.9cm 40½"
Blade 73.7cm 29"
Grip 26.7cm 10½"
Weight 0.920Kg 2lb 1oz

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OUR PRICE: £186.18 / €223.42 (Including VAT at 20%)



Related products:
1. Tori Elite Katana (Ref: HW6007KFE)
2. Tori XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6007LFF)
3. Tori XL Katana (Ref: HW6007XFF)

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