PRACTICAL PLUS IAITO 28 inch

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

The Practical Plus Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. Available in 3 blade lengths (SH6001IGC – 27” blade, SH6001IGE – 28” blade, SH6001IGG – 29” blade) to perfectly match your needs. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. The blade is also maintenance free, providing a lifetime of practice without worry of rust or tarnish. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki..

FREQUENT DRAWING PRACTICE
These unedged training blades provide for safe drawing for the beginning practitioner of the 450 year old art of Iaido. Forged from stainless steel the tempered blades are not only maintenance-free but more importantly provide the correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung properly.

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PRACTICAL PLUS IAITO 29 inch

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

The Practical Plus Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. Available in 3 blade lengths (SH6001IGC – 27” blade, SH6001IGE – 28” blade, SH6001IGG – 29” blade) to perfectly match your needs. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. The blade is also maintenance free, providing a lifetime of practice without worry of rust or tarnish. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki..

FREQUENT DRAWING PRACTICE
These unedged training blades provide for safe drawing for the beginning practitioner of the 450 year old art of Iaido. Forged from stainless steel the tempered blades are not only maintenance-free but more importantly provide the correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung properly.

MEASUREMENTS:
 

 price includes VAT and delivery with this item.
 

PRACTICAL PLUS ELITE KATANA –PRACTICAL KATANA – 28 Inch

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

Incorporating a blend of the features of the Katanas in our popular Classic Series and those in our new Performance Series, the swords in our Elite Series embody a careful blend of form and function. As in the Classic Series, the swords have an upgraded standard of blade polish and other refinements in detail while changes in blade design have been introduced to enhance cutting performance. The Practical Plus Elite Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Elite Katana (SH6000KPC), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus Elite features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Elite are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. Maintenance kit available separately (OH1003).

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PRACTICAL PLUS XL LIGHT KATANA - Forged 28 ½ Inch

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

The Practical Plus XL Light Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical XL Light Katana (SH6000LPF), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths. Maintenance kit available separately (OH1003).

COMPETITIVE CUTTING / LIGHTER WEIGHT
The XL Light blades feature the same geometry as those of the XL but incorporate deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it’s strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets.

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PRACTICAL PLUS XL KATANA - Forged 28 ½ Inch

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

The Practical Plus XL Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical XL Katana (SH6000XPF), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths. Maintenance kit available separately (OH1003)

HEAVY COMPETITIVE CUTTING

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MUSASHI IAITO - Forged 27 Inch

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

The Musashi Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. Available in 3 blade lengths (SH6003-IGC - 27” blade, SH6003-IGE - 28” blade, SH6003-IGG – 29” blade) to perfectly match your needs. The blade is unedged for safety and forged from steel for more precise weight and balance than an aluminum blade can offer. The blade is also maintenance free, providing a lifetime of practice without worry of rust or tarnish. Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the “Book of Five Rings”. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi.

FREQUENT DRAWING PRACTICE
These unedged training blades provide for safe drawing for the beginning practitioner of the 450 year old art of Iaido. Forged from stainless steel the tempered blades are not only maintenance-free but more importantly provide the correct weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung properly.

MEASUREMENTS:
 

 price includes VAT and delivery with this item.