Iaito Model	Blade Lengths	Handle Length	Blade Type	Weight (no saya)	Tsuka Ito	Saya
Practical Forged	27" to 29"	10.6"	Forged Stainless	1.9 lb	Synthetic Suede	Gloss black
Nyumon Jidai Koshirae	2.2 to 2.40 shaku	9.7""	Aluminum Alloy	1.6 lb	Black Cotton	Textured black
Nami (Wave)	26" to 29"	10.5"	Tempered Stainless	2.0 lb	Black Cotton	Matte black
Practical Plus Forged	27" to 29"	10.6"	Forged Stainless	2.0 lb	Black Cotton	Textured black
Gorin (5 Rings)	26" to 29"	10.5"	Tempered Stainless	1.9 lb	Black Leather	Textured black
Basic Yamashiro	2.2 to 2.45 shaku	9.6"	Aluminum Alloy	1.9 lb	Black Cotton	Gloss black
Tsuru (Crane)	26" to 29"	10.8"	Tempered Stainless	2.0 lb	Black Silk	Gloss black with same
Higo Koshirae Yamashiro	2.2 to 2.45 shaku	10.2"	Aluminum Alloy	1.8 lb	Black Cotton	Matte black
Musashi Forged	27" to 29"	10.7"	Forged Stainless	1.9 lb	Black Leather	Matte black
Shinto Forged	27" to 29"	10.7"	Forged Stainless	1.9 lb	Black Cotton	Gloss black
Tori Forged	27" to 29"	10.7"	Forged Stainless	2.0 lb	Brown Leather	Textured brown with ridges
Katsumushi Koshirae Yamashiro	2.2 to 2.45 shaku	10.3"	Aluminum Alloy	1.8 lb	Black Cotton	Matte Brown
Mejin Folded Steel	28"	10.5"	Folded Diff Hardened	2.3 lb	Black Cotton	Striped gloss/matte black

The Classic Iaito Series was a breakthrough in design & functionality. Made of a special stainless, they are more durable than iaito made of aluminum alloy. Steel feels more like a live blade and is not prone to wobble when swung. Through a special tempering process the CAS/Hanwei Iaito do not have the brittle behavior often associated with stainless steel, but retain its low maintenance rust resistant qualities. These very affordable iaito are the ideal training tools for safely practicing.

Performance Steel Iaito

These un-edged 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.

Aluminum Alloy Iaito

Aluminum alloy blades are the mainstay of Japanese Iaido. Steel swords are restricted in Japan and very expensive. The aluminum alloy blades are also lighter allowing you to train longer without fatigue. You can also bring these Iaito to Japan if you train there.