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......
Can you confirm that the new one’s tsuka is 9 sun and the older one you compared to is 8.5 sun? It would be very helpful for me since I’m debating between 9 and 9.5 sun and it is hard to visualize the difference. Thank you
Yes they are. But hand size and grips would be different for everyone. It is hard to accurately visualise the size from the video itself. Best would be to test it yourself physically with the katana. Alternatively you can ask the seller to take a picture from someone similar to your hand size.
@@BLACKBELTSIMON thank you. I have actually figured it out. Every half sun adds another diamond. If you look at the left side of the handle (the one where you put your left palm on) your 9 sun has 14 diamonds like a 9 sun I have and your 8.5 sun has 13 diamonds. If I wanted to visualize what a 9.5 sun would look like, I would add a diamond’s worth of length to it. Now I know for certain what I want to order. Thank you 🙏
Tsuka is usually measured in "Sun" rather than in "Shaku". 1 Shaku (尺) = 10 Sun (寸) = 100 Bu (分). 1 Shaku is approximately 30.3 cm or 11.93 in. The longer one i believe was 9 Sun (0.9 Shaku) and the shorter one was 8.5 Sun (0.85 Shaku)
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thank you for the response, everything is very clear! I’d like to take the opportunity to ask: is the first katana shown in the video, purchased through Tozando, a Suzaku or a Minosaka?
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thank you! But actually, I’d like to know if the first koshirae shown in the video, the one with the brown sageo, is a Suzaku or a Minosaka. Both options are available for customization from Tozando, and I’m trying to decide between them.
that katana was bought by my friend in store. I only borrowed it for review. So i don't actually know. You may be better to call or email Tozando to ask
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
@@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
@@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.
This was really helpful before our trip to Kyoto in November this year..Thank You
What are the measurements?
Hi will heavy-weight blade much more wide than standard blade for an iaito?
It is only slightly wider, only noticeable when compared side by side. Heavier blades feel closer to real blades
Thank you. Currently I'm using an unshapred katana for practice, but I will definitely buy iaito for safety purpose.@@BLACKBELTSIMON
My custom iaito is nearly the same I got last year except for the tsuba, hamon, and segeo string being different
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......
Can you confirm that the new one’s tsuka is 9 sun and the older one you compared to is 8.5 sun? It would be very helpful for me since I’m debating between 9 and 9.5 sun and it is hard to visualize the difference. Thank you
Yes they are. But hand size and grips would be different for everyone. It is hard to accurately visualise the size from the video itself. Best would be to test it yourself physically with the katana. Alternatively you can ask the seller to take a picture from someone similar to your hand size.
@@BLACKBELTSIMON thank you. I have actually figured it out. Every half sun adds another diamond. If you look at the left side of the handle (the one where you put your left palm on) your 9 sun has 14 diamonds like a 9 sun I have and your 8.5 sun has 13 diamonds. If I wanted to visualize what a 9.5 sun would look like, I would add a diamond’s worth of length to it. Now I know for certain what I want to order. Thank you 🙏
Could you please tell me how many shaku the tsuka of the first sword from Tozando has?
Tsuka is usually measured in "Sun" rather than in "Shaku". 1 Shaku (尺) = 10 Sun (寸) = 100 Bu (分). 1 Shaku is approximately 30.3 cm or 11.93 in. The longer one i believe was 9 Sun (0.9 Shaku) and the shorter one was 8.5 Sun (0.85 Shaku)
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thank you for the response, everything is very clear! I’d like to take the opportunity to ask: is the first katana shown in the video, purchased through Tozando, a Suzaku or a Minosaka?
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thank you! But actually, I’d like to know if the first koshirae shown in the video, the one with the brown sageo, is a Suzaku or a Minosaka. Both options are available for customization from Tozando, and I’m trying to decide between them.
that katana was bought by my friend in store. I only borrowed it for review. So i don't actually know. You may be better to call or email Tozando to ask
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Got it, thank you so much for your response! I'll get in touch with Tozando. Thanks!
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?
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
@@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
@@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.
とっても良い居合刀ですね、今日私も東山堂様より居合刀を購入しました。q(^-^q)
Just ordered mine yesterday at the Tozando Kyoto store now I have to wait 4 months to get it
4 months is a long wait for an iaito. Was it a custom order one? How much was it?
Custom order I based it off a one I found in the store bc that one was too long price was around the starting price.
gehe mal jetzt davon aus des es sich um IAIDO handelt, trainiere gelegentlich zum Stressabbau imaginär.