Tozando Katana Sword (Iaito) Unboxing and Review

Tozando Katana Sword (Iaito) Unboxing and Review #tozando #katana #東山堂
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[@johnrohrkaste2073]

My custom iaito is nearly the same I got last year except for the tsuba, hamon, and segeo string being different

[@BLACKBELTSIMON]

Yeah some are not much different and some can be quite different. Depending on what were custom-made. The blade length; the curve angle of the blade; the kissaki type and length; the hamon type; the length of tsuka; and then things like the choice of tsuba, habaki, seppa, kogai, fuchi, tsukamaki, shitodome, menuko etc......

[@aayazahmed5389]

What are the measurements?

[@Talon_Ryan]

Hi will heavy-weight blade much more wide than standard blade for an iaito?

[@BLACKBELTSIMON]

It is only slightly wider, only noticeable when compared side by side. Heavier blades feel closer to real blades

[@Talon_Ryan]

Thank you. Currently I'm using an unshapred katana for practice, but I will definitely buy iaito for safety purpose.@@BLACKBELTSIMON

[@Numero103]

I know for iaito they are unsharpened but can you do combat sparring with them? like can to iaito blades make impact without damage risk?

[@BLACKBELTSIMON]

Like real katana and other blades, they do get damage when hit with similar or harder materials. Even real katana gets worn out or damaged gradually during test cutting bamboos and tatami mats

[@Numero103]

@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thanks for the reply! That’s good to know. I was just curious if Iaito would be durable for sparring since getting a real katana is expensive lol

[@miya6008]

@@Numero103 If you are planning on doing HEMA type fencing/sparring but with Japanese swordsmanship there might be some iaito that could be used for that because they are very similar to Katana (most iaito are not steel blades so they might not handle impacts as well). There are other options now though, polypropylene training swords exist and you can find relatively thicker ones.
Every culture throughout history has tried to find ways to decrease needless risk of injury for warriors in training or just athletes, so please do not shy away from protective gear and safer training practices.