What are the characteristics of a genuine Iaito from Japan? Iaito from Japan have blunt blades made of zinc-aluminium. These are in accordance with the country's weapons laws and have been used for decades for training in Japanese martial arts. The handle corresponds to the design of the handle of a real katana from Japan. The method used to wrap the handle (of which there are [...]
Iaito are training swords in the style of a classic katana. However, there are significant differences to the care of a normal samurai sword. In this article, we explain why and which care is appropriate for the training swords from Japan. Why no classic samurai sword care for Iaito? Japanese training swords are similar to real samurai swords, but [...]
Why there are so many different training swords for Iaido The right training sword is of course an extremely important part of Iaido training. However, just as each trainee is individual, the sword must also be selected individually so that everything runs as desired during Iaido training. We sell Iaito from Japan that are convincing in training. We pay attention to [...]
Training swords in Japanese swordsmanship The Iaito has a firm place in Japanese martial arts. It is a training sword with a blade made of a zinc-aluminium alloy. The blade is blunt. The handle and scabbard of our Japanese swords are particularly well made so that they can be used for long-term training. In addition to the normal [...]
What is the right length for my Iaito? Both a sword that is too short and a sword that is too long will hinder or prevent correct movements. We therefore recommend the following sword lengths as the maximum length. Experience has shown that a smaller size is optimal for most people, as the table is designed for advanced practitioners who [...]