Detailed Video Item Specs

In the study of Japanese sword arts, speed and precision are critical. Duels ended quickly with the faster, more skilled swordsman being the one to walk away. In modern times, Japanese sword arts have moved beyond the practical and become arts of exercise and meditation, helping the practitioner to hone their bodies, minds and spirits.

If one wishes to pursue study of Japanese sword arts, one must first acquire a good beginner's sword. In iaido specifically, beginners generally start with iaito, or unsharpened swords. This allows practitioners to practice with what is, for all intents and purposes, a real sword, and helps get them used to weight, balance, safety and maintenance procedures without the danger element a sharpened blade brings. It is always best to start with a light iaito and work up to heavier swords as muscle tone and skill level increase.

Zinc/Aluminum alloy has become the industry standard for serious sword practitioners. Not only does zinc/aluminum alloy provide a maintenance free blade, but more importantly the correct weight and balance of a shinken without the danger of a live blade.

This is the Munetoshi 29" Blade Zinc Alloy Iaito Katana Sword Kuro.

Please note this sword is not intended to be used for cutting.