Made of a special stainless steel they are much more durable than aluminum alloy Iaito.

Steel has the ldquofeelrdquo of a live blade and is not prone to distort when making a practice cutting stroke.

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

See models SH5014 SH5015 and SH5017 for other Tsuru blade length options.

Made by Hanwei Specifications Overall 39 3/4 Blade Length 28 Handle Length 10 1/2rdquo Weight 1lb 13oz Point of Balance 4 1/2 Width at Guard 1.

27 Width at Tip .

80 Thickness at Guard .

23 Thickness at Tip .

21 Sori 3/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features Black Same w/ Black Silk Ito Sageo Same wrapped SayaKoiguchi to Kurikata Silver Menuki Habaki Seppa Shitodome