Tsuro Iaito, various blade lengths

Tsuro Iaito, various blade lengths

Hanweis Tsuru Iaito are a breakthrough in design and functionality.

Made of a special stainless steel, they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito. Steel has the "feel" of a live blade and is not prone to distort when making a practice cutting stroke.

These very affordable practice swords from Hanwei are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido.

Made by Hanwei.

Key features:
- Black Same with Black Silk Ito & Sageo 
- Same wrapped Saya (Koiguchi to Kurikata)
- Silver Menuki and Habaki

This Iaito is available in 2 different blade sizes:

- Tsuru Iaito - 28 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH5016
- Overall length: approx. 101 cm 
- Blade length: approx. 71.1 cm (28 in.)
- Weight: approx. 822 g

- Tsuru Iaito - 29 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH5017  
- Overall length: approx. 103.5 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 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: approx. 6 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: approx. 5 mm 
- Sori: approx. 1.9 cm

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.