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The Good: this iaito has a nice simple aesthetic. The blade and handle are well balanced and it is sufficient for beginner Iaido training.
The Bad: at this price point there are some compromises that have been made that I would like to see changed on a newer model. They are as follows.
1. The plastic saya is disappointing. Plastic shavings get stuck to the blade, there’s a lot of rattle, and even a cheap wooden saya would have been much preferred to plastic.
2. The edge of the iaito is kind of fat. This might be a good thing for beginners worried about stabbing themselves (iaito can still be sharp on the tip, even sharp enough to cut flesh or stab into something) but a thinner and more refined edge would have been better.
3. The handle wrapping is a little loose, but for the price that is expected.
Despite all these negatives the sword definitely allows me to train in a way that’s better than a bokken for Iaido and for that I would recommend it for a tight budget iaidoka looking for their first training iaito.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
I really like this particular unsharpened katana. I went the unsharpened route to avoid damaging my kickboxing stand I practice swings with sometimes and am happy with the weight distribution as it's a bit lighter feeling than some of the sharpened katanas I've used in the past. This makes me want another for my other hand which I'll probably get at some point.
Thanks!
P.S. I wish you still had an Amazon store (maybe I'm missing it) so I can add your stuff to my wishlist
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Decent for the money. Had to glue some stuff back together, but not a huge deal. Good enough for training purposes and is sufficiently whimsical.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training |
Product has been received. Not on the 7th as reported but close. I believe the 9th was the date received. It was received in good shape and was as expected.
Thank you.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Sword For Beginner Training |
The shipping was fast- I believe it was at my door 5 days from when I placed the order.
As for the katana, the Saya is plastic and the blade is aluminum, making it extremely light weight and easy to wield. I've only had it for a day and done some basic drawing/drills with it. Admittedly I am concerned about how it will hold up to even light contact, so time will tell.
For now I am happy with it, but the price does seem high for a practice weapon (based on the plethora of "sharp" edged, and probably poor quality, weapons I could have gotten for a fraction of the price). If I can get a couple years of use out of it, I'd say it was worth it.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Great sword and super fast shipping. The sword is really light and will be great to use to practice tricks.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Sword For Beginner Training |
Paint on the katana blade was scratched and after a few draws from the plastic Saya it received more scratches. The koiguchi was incredibly tight.
Other than that it arrived quickly and will make a good practice katana. It feels good in the hand.
Next time I would not get the painted blades.
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Handmade Aluminum Gray Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Very nice sword, sturdy and light. Exactly what I needed to practice my forms after getting back into things in my 40's. Makes my cutting sword feel like it's made out of iron by comparison.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
The Iaito is incredible no rattling and every thing is well put together the only thing I didn't like was the saya made from hard plastic
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Sword was as described personally the ito wrap was too dark for me but the munuki we're beautiful same with all the other fittings and all we're secured tightly. A couple problems though is that the blade doesn't fit perfectly in the saya so there's a little bit of a rattle and secondly the habaki is just pressure fit to the koiguchi so it's tight but not the tightest fot will fall out if you shake it too much while its facing down, but other than those two things the sword is awesome will be buying from here again someday.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Excellent quality! Fast shipping! Will definitely order again!
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
I love my sword! Great for Iaido or Kenjutsu training!
Pros:
-Hamon is beautiful
-Makes a nice swooshing noise
-Nicely balanced around the tsuba
-Exactly as described!
Cons:
-Ito wrapping could be tighter and cleaner
-Overall, a little too light for me.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
The sword is nicely made durable and looks amazing. Will be purchasing more in the future.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana Samurai Sword For Beginner Training |
Item received as described. A bit of extra hassle and expense due to shipping out of USA but not unduly tardy. First impression is that it’s what I wanted: an aluminum training iaito with decent fittings. Looks real but is blunt so you won’t chop thumb off learning how to return sword to saya. Feels light but solidly made, eg doesn’t flop around, bend, or wriggle inside the (real or well simulated) rayskin wrap. It’s a fraction of the cost of a practice katana at the local sword shop, and not an easy object to find in the first place.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
This aluminum katana is amazing. I choreograph fights in the film industry and this is a light and safe blade for my stunt performers and actors!
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Not quite as pretty as the picture shows, but still nice!
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Handmade Aluminum White Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
it is good , sheath damages gold part of Gaurd a little bit when researching but other than that it good product keep up good work
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
My son loves this katana. It's perfect for beginners.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
Great product at a good price. Perfect for demonstrations. Timely arrival and no issues with order.
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Handmade Aluminum Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |
The product arrived in a timely fashion, and in excellent condition. Although it appears darker, in person, than expected, it is true to the design shown on the website and it looks amazing.
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Handmade Aluminum Gray Blade Blunt Unsharpened Practice Katana For Beginner Training |