Very well balanced iaito, no tip heavy issue, suitable thickness taper. highly recommmend.
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This sword is designed for iaido practice, the blade is made of 1060 carbon steel and dull. Wire-brushed grains are clearly visible on the blade. The hamon is hand-abrasived. The sword has a beautiful shape, well-balanced and assembled tightly. The tsuka is extended for user's comfort. The blade is full tang, the handle is made of hardwood and wrapped with genuine rayskin and synthetic silk ito. The saya is made of hardwood. The tsuba is made of iron. The sword is fully customizable.
Overall Length : 103cm / 40.6" Nagasa(Blade) : 71cm / 27.9"
Tsuka(Handle) : 27cm / 10.6" Motohaba(width near habaki) : 3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote) : 2.3cm Sori(curve) : 1.9cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki) : 7.4mm Sakikasane(thickness at yokote) : 3mm
Blade : Maru, 1060 Carbon Steel Saya Material : Hardwood
Handle Material : Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin Tsuba : Iron
Weight without saya : 930g