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Hanwei
Iaito Swords
The Meijin Iaito
is an amazing testament to 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 Meijin has an edge capable of light
target cutting. 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/gloss 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.
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Overall: 39 1/2"
Blade:
28"
Weight: 2 lbs.
MSRP: $1,259.00
SH5018- Meijin Iaito for $1,133.99:
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Study on the use
of the Japanese sword is a very serious endeavor. Students of Iaido
(Way of the Sword Drawn) typically learn the sword using various
instruments. Most likely they will start out using 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 CAS/Hanwei are light (2 lbs) and extremely well balanced
to reduce the wear-and-tear on specific joints. Also each iaito
is constructed with a bo-hi (groove), which takes weight out of
the blade and allows for an audible feedback when swung. Three
distinct models with various fittings. The blades have a false-edge
and are made of cutlery grade stainless steel with an artificial
temper line. Each model comes in 4 blade lengths 26"-29". Iaito
are an essential and necessary tool for learning the art of the
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Iaito have long
been the preferred training tool for safe practice of the many
Japanese sword drawing arts typically known as Iaido. While not
designed for sword-on-sword contact or actual test cutting, the
non-sharp iaito is perfectly weighted and balanced for its designed
task of safe and repetitive drawing practice. The Nami, Gorin and
Tsuru iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality. Made
of a special stainless steel, they are more durable than iaito
made of aluminum alloy. Steel feels more like a live blade and
is not prone to wobble when swung. Through a special tempering
process the CAS/Hanwei Iaito do not have the brittle behavior often
associated with stainless steel, but retain its low maintenance
rust resistance qualities. These very affordable iaito are the
ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido. |
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Nami Iaito - Etched wave tsuba, fuchi & kashira. White ray
skin handle wrap w/black cotton ito. Copper Habaki & Menuki.
Flat black saya & black cotton sageo.
Overall Length: 37 3/4 "- 40 3/4"
Blade Length: 26",27",28",29"
Weight: 1 lb 13oz-2 lbs.
MSRP: $299.00
SH5006,7,8,9 - Nami Iaito for
$269.99:
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Overall Length: 27 1/2"
Blade Length: 19 3/4"
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz.
MSRP: $239.00
SH5019 -Nami Iaito Wakizashi for $215.99:
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Gorin Iaito - Musashi Tsuba, Brushed fuchi & kashira. White
ray skin handle wrap w/matte leather ito. Silver habaki & manuki.
Textured black saya & black cotton sageo.
Overall Length: 37 3/4 "- 40 3/4"
Blade Length: 26",27",28",29"
Weight: 1 lb 13oz-2 lbs.
MSRP: $419.00
SH5010,1,2,3- Gorin Iaito for
$377.99:
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Overall Length: 27 1/2"
Blade Length: 19 3/4"
Weight: 1 lb 5 oz.
MSRP: $329.00
SH5020 -Gorin Iaito Wakizashi for $296.99:
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Tsuru Iaito - Crane tsuba, fuchi & kashira.
Black ray skin handle wrap w/black silk. Silver habaki & menuki.
Black lacquered saya w/same-maki & black cotton sageo.
Overall Length: 37 3/4 "- 40 3/4"
Blade Length: 26",27",28",29"
Weight: 1 lb 13oz-1 lb 15oz
MSRP: $539.00
SH5014,5,6,7- Tsuru Iaito
for $485.99:
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Overall Length: 27 1/4"
Blade Length: 19 3/4"
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz.
MSRP: $429.00
SH5021 -Tsuru Iaito Wakizashi for $386.99:
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Meijin Iaito Tsuba
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Nami Iaito Tsuba
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Gorin Iaito Tsuba |
Tsuru Iaito Tsuba |
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