Practical Iaito

The Practical Iaito Katana provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. The blade is also maintenance free, providing a lifetime of practice without worry of rust or tarnish.

Due to the Bo-Hi, there wil occur a tachikaze (whoosh sound) while practicing the right swing.  

27” = 68,58 cm or approx. 2,26 shaku 
28” = 71,12 cm or apporx. 2,35 shaku 
29” = 73,66 cm or approx. 2,43 shaku 

Specifations:

27in Stainless Steel Iaito Blade

Overall: 38 ½”97,79 cm
Blade Length: 27”, 68,58 cm
Handle Length: 10 ½”, 26,67 cm
Weight: 1lb 13oz, 818 gram
Point of Balance: 5 1/2", 13,97 cm
Width at Guard: 1.27", 3,23 cm
Width at Tip: .99", 2,52 cm
Thickness at Guard: .25", 64 mm
Thickness at Tip: .15", 39 mm
Sori: 3/4", 1,91 cm

28in Steel Iaito Blade

Overall: 39 ½”, 100,33 cm
Blade Length: 28", 71,12 cm
Handle Length: 10 ½”, 26,67 cm
Weight: 1lb 14oz, 847 gram
Point of Balance: 5 1/2", 13,97 cm
Width at Guard: 1.27", 3,23 cm
Width at Tip: .99", 2,52 cm
Thickness at Guard: .25", 64 mm
Thickness at Tip: .15", 39 mm
Sori: 3/4", 1,91 cm

29in Steel Iaito Blade

Overall: 40 ½”, 102,87 cm
Blade Length: 29", 73,66 cm
Handle Length: 10 ½”, 26,67 cm
Weight: 1lb 15oz, 1075 gram
Point of Balance: 5 1/2", 13,97 cm
Width at Guard: 1.27", 3,23 cm
Width at Tip: .99", 2,52 cm
Thickness at Guard: .25", 64 mm
Thickness at Tip: .15", 39 mm
Sori: 3/4", 1,91 cm

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.