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Nami Iaito (1!HW5006)
Practical Iaito (2!HW6000IGC)
Practical Plus Iaito (1!HW6001IGC)
Gorin Iaito (1!HW5010)
Tsuru Iaito (1!HW5014)
Miyamoto Musashi Iaito (1!HW6003IGC)
Tori Iaito (2!HW6007IGC)
Meijin Iaito (1!HW5018)

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"

Nami Iaito

(Ref: HW5006)

Iaito have long been the preferred training tools for the safe practice of the many Japanese sword drawing arts known as Iaido. While not designed for sword-on-sword contact or test cutting, the un-edged Iaito is perfectly weighted and balanced for its designed task of safe, repetitive drawing practice.

The Nami and Gorin Iaito, together with the Tsuru Iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made of a special stainless steel, the blades are much more durable than Iaito blades made from aluminium alloy, with a "live" feel and much superior rigidity. Through a special tempering process, these Iaito blades eliminate the brittle behaviour sometimes associated with stainless steel, while retaining its low maintenance and rust-resistant qualities. These very affordable Iaito are the ideal training tools for safely praciticing this ancient art.

Key Features

Designed for drawing practice
Perfectly Balanced
Stainless Steel blades

HW5006	Metric	Imperial
Overall	95.5cm	37¾"
Blade	66.0cm	26"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW5007	Metric	Imperial
Overall	98.4cm	38¾"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW5008	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

HW5009	Metric	Imperial
Overall	103.5cm	40¾"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	27.3cm	10¾"
Thickness	-	.25"
Weight	0.900Kg	2lb

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RRP: £181.00

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1. Nami Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5019)

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	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW6000IGE	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

HW6000IGG	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.900Kg	2lb

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OUR PRICE: £150.00 / €195.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Size

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

HW6000IGC	Metric	Imperial
Overall	97.8cm	38½"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW6000IGE	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW6000IGG	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

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Size

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)

Iaito have long been the preferre training tools for the safe practice of the many Japanese sword drawing arts known as Iaido. While not designed for sword-on-sword contact or test cutting, the un-edged Iaito is perfectly weighted and balanced for its designed task of safe, repetitive drawing practice.

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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RRP: £252.00

OUR PRICE: £192.99 / €250.89 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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1. Gorin Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5020)

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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RRP: £325.00

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1. Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi (Ref: HW5021)

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

HW6000IGC	Metric	Imperial
Overall	97.8cm	38½"
Blade	68.6cm	27"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.810Kg	1lb 13oz

HW6000IGE	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.840Kg	1lb 14oz

HW6000IGG	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade	73.7cm	29"
Grip	26.7cm	10½"
Weight	0.870Kg	1lb 15oz

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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)

Tori Iaito

(Ref: HW6007IGC)

The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a stainless-steel blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. The Tori is available in three folded steel cutting blade profiles and three Iaito blade lengths.

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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1. Tori Elite Katana (Ref: HW6007KFE)

2. Tori XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6007LFF)

3. Tori XL Katana (Ref: HW6007XFF)

4. Tori Tanto - Folded Blade (Ref: HW6007KFT-1)

5. Tori Tanto - Non-Folded Blade (Ref: HW6007KFT-2)

Meijin Iaito

(Ref: HW5018)

The Meijin Iaito is designed for the Iaido practitioner who has progressed to the stage whereby use of a sharpened blade is permitted.

The Meijin Iaito is an amazing testament of the quality produced by CAS/Hanwei. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung. The blade is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful grain pattern (hada) with visible layers. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron square tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are done in a “Turbulent Ocean” motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. The saya is done in a beautiful black matte striped finish going the whole length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton. The Meijin Iaito represents the pinnacle of production quality for Iaito swords.