The Musashi Iaito 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. Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the “Book of Five Rings”. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Elite is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin.
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.
29in Steel Iaito Blade
Authentically constructed
Built for Martial Artists
Blade length: 29".
Handle length: 10-1/2".
Overall length: 40-1/2".
Weight: 2 lbs.
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.19"
Width at Tip: .88"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .18"
Sori: 3/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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