Gray Blade Aluminum Practice Katana - Unsharpened 41-Inch, Iron Tsuba, Ray-Skin Handle, Cosplay

An iaito is a practice sword designed for handling - for building the muscle memory of drawing, positioning, and swinging a full-length katana without the considerations that come with a live edge. This aluminum version delivers that at 41 inches and 2.0 lbs, with the balance and feel of a real sword you can pick up and use every day.

The gray-finished blade is what sets this piece apart visually. Where most practice katanas default to silver or black, the gray finish occupies a middle register - less reflective than polished metal, more substantial-looking than matte black. For cosplay photography or stage performance, the gray blade reads as aged or unpolished steel, adding an aesthetic dimension that generic training equipment doesn't have.

The fittings follow traditional construction: iron tsuba, gray cord (ito) wrapped over black ray-skin (samegawa), black lacquer saya. The weight and handle geometry are built to match the grip experience of a full-length katana, so handling habits developed here carry over. The blade is unsharpened aluminum - that's not a limitation but the point, making it appropriate for daily practice, conventions, and performance contexts where a live edge has no place.

Verified buyers call it "strong and very durable" and "a good practice katana that feels good in the hand." Browse the practice katana collection for all colorways. Free shipping, 30-day money-back guarantee.