Musashi Iaito, various blade lengths

Description

Musashi Iaito, various blade lengths

The Musashi Iaito from Paul Chen provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner.

It features genuine same (ray skin) on the tsuka, with a tightly woven leather tsuka-ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security.

Named after Miyamoto Musashi, one of the most renowned swordmasters in Japanese history, and featuring the famous “double ring” iron tsuba, the Musashi Iaito is faithful to the original.

Made by Hanwei.

Key features:
– Steel Iaito blade
– Build for martial artists

This Iaito is available in 3 different blade sizes:

– Musashi Iaito – 27 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH6003IGC 
– Overall length: approx. 97.8 cm  
– Blade length: approx. 68.6 cm (27 in.)
– Weight: approx. 850 g

– Musashi Iaito – 28 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH6003IGE
– Overall length: approx. 100.3 cm 
– Blade length: approx. 71.1 cm (28 in.) 
– Weight: approx. 861 g

– Musahsi Iaito – 29 in. blade, Hanwei Product no. SH6003IGG
– Overall length: approx. 102.9 cm 
– Blade length: approx. 73.7 cm (29 in.)  
– Weight: approx. 873 g

All other specifications are identical for all above-mentioned swords:
– Blade material: stainless steel
– Handle length: approx. 26.7 cm
– Point of balance: approx. 12.7 cm from the guard
– Blade width at guard: approx. 3 cm  
– Blade width at tip: approx. 2.2 cm 
– Blade thickness at guard: approx. 6 mm 
– Blade thickness at tip: approx. 5 mm

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.