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With the very best quality to price ratio of ANY iaito on the market, the Delux Non-Sharpened Iaito is destined to be a Cheness classic.
Like its cheaper cousin the standard Cheness Non-sharpened Iaito, the Delux hand forged, hand polished and features a full length nakago (tang) and double mekugi (retaining pins) making it perfect for the iaido student on a budget (and also quite suitable for stage and film purposes).
Where it is different is that the ito wrap has less stretch and feels tighter, making it perfect for frequent dojo usage - and it also has a much stronger, more solid tsuba than the alloy one the standard budget iaito (not to mention, the black same and brown ito combination of the Deluxe is extremely eye pleasing).
With a bo-hi (fuller) as standard, the blade is much closer in weight and handling to a real Katana than most other iaito on the market - and has a very loud and impressive Tachi-Kaze ('Sword-Wind-Sound') when swung at the ideal trajectory, making it an invaluable training tool to develop accurate and fast techniques.
Though blunted to reduce the risk of injuries (except for the kissaki tip, which is traditionally sharp), iaito can still be very dangerous and should be handled with the respect due to a live blade. Blades available in custom lengths of 27", 28" and 29".
ROUGH GUIDE TO SELECTING CORRECT BLADE LENGTH
| Practitioners Height | Suggested Blade Length |
| Under 5'3 | 27" Blade |
| 5'3" to 5'8" | 28" Blade |
| 5'9" and over | 29" Blade |
MEASUREMENTS
Blade Length: 27", 28" OR 29" (select in checkout)
Handle Length: 11"
Overall Length: 42.5" (includes Saya)
Weight: 2lbs 3oz
FREE BONUS Items Include:
1) Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
2) Dragon Themed Wooden Display Box (US only)
NOTE: Due to USPS International maximum length restrictions the 29" Katana version cannot be shipped outside of the USA.
