Practical Iaito, various blade lengths
The Paul Chen Practical Iaitos have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community.
This Practical Iaito combines the blade geometries and profiles of Performance Series Iaito with the affordability of Hanweis 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 kata practice.
Made by Hanwei.
Key features:
- Stainless steel blade
- Build for martial artists
This Iaito is available in 3 different blade sizes:
- Practical Iaito - 27 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH6000IGC
- Overall length: approx. 97.8 cm
- Blade length: approx. 68.6 cm (27 in.)
- Weight: approx. 822 g
- Practical Iaito - 28 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH6000IGE
- Overall length: approx. 100.3 cm
- Blade length: approx. 71.1 cm (28 in.)
- Weight: approx. 850 g
- Practical Iaito - 29 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH6000IGG
- Overall length: approx. 102.9 cm
- Blade length: approx. 73.7 cm (29 in.)
- Weight: approx. 879 g
All other specifications are identical for all above-mentioned swords:
- Blade material: stainless steel
- Handle length: approx. 26.7 cm
- Blade width at guard: approx. 3.2 cm
- Blade width at tip: approx. 2.5 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: approx. 6 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: approx. 4 mm
- Sori: approx. 1.9 cm
Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.