Hanwei Training Swords: Practical Iaito Katanas

Hanwei Training Swords

Practical Iaito Katana Swords
Price: $249.99
PC6000IGE

The Paul Chen Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These Practical Iaito combine the blade geometries and profiles of Performance Series Iaito with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The removable handle is tightly wrapped in the traditional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of practice.

Overall: 38 ½”
Blade Length: 27”
Handle Length: 10 ½”
Weight: 1lb 13oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.27"
Width at Tip: .99"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .15"
Sori: 3/4"

Practical Plus Iaito Katana Swords
Price: $329.99

PC6001IGC

The Practical Plus Iaito from Hanwei provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. It features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Iaito are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.

Overall: 38 ½”
Blade Length: 27”
Handle Length: 10 ½”
Weight: 1lb 13oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.20"
Width at Tip: .85"
Thickness at Guard: .26"
Thickness at Tip: .18"
Sori: 3/4"

Musashi Iaito Katana Swords
Price: $399.99

PC6003IGE

The Musashi Iaito from Paul Chen provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. It features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven leather Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. Named for one of the most renowned swordmasters in Japanese history and featuring the famous "double ring" iron tsuba, the Musashi Iaito is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas.

Overall: 38 ½”
Blade Length: 27”
Handle Length: 10 ½”
Weight: 1lb 14oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.19"
Width at Tip: .88"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .18"
Sori: 3/4"

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