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The Musha Chrysanthemum Iaito has an unsharpened blade of high carbon steel; the tsuba, fuchi and kashira hilt fittings are darkened metal and the wooden grip is inlaid with panels of rayskin and overlaid with knotted tsuka ito cord. The habaki and seppa are brass the the saya scabbard is carved from wood and treated with a blackened finish and fitted with a knotted black sageo cord.
A cloth sword bag is included with this katana.
| Overall Length | 39 1/8'' |
| Blade Length | 27 3/4'' |
| Weight | 2 lb 3.3 oz |
| Edge | Unsharpened |
| Width | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm - 4 mm |
| Pommel | N/A |
| P.O.B. | 6 1/4'' |
| Grip Length | 10'' |
| Blade | [1045 High Carbon Steel] |
| Type | Iaito |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Manufacturer | Musha |
| Country of Origin | China |
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No. It is an unsharpened 1045 high carbon steel blade intended for iaito practice.
Point of balance is about 6 1/4 inches from the guard; weight is roughly 2 lb 3.3 oz, giving a solid training feel rather than ultralight.
No. As an iaito, it is designed for forms and handling practice only, not for test cutting.
It can be sharpened by a professional, but doing so changes it from an iaito to a live blade; check local laws and safety guidelines before modifying.
Darkened metal tsuba, fuchi, and kashira; brass habaki and seppa; wooden grip with rayskin panels under black cotton-style tsuka-ito.
Wooden saya with a blackened finish and knotted black sageo cord.
Manufactured by Musha in China.
Overall length 39 1/8 inches; blade length 27 3/4 inches; grip length 10 inches; blade width about 31.5 mm and thickness tapers from 7.2 mm to 4 mm.
Keep the blade lightly oiled to prevent rust, periodically check and retighten the tsuka-ito if needed, and store in the dry wooden saya.
A cloth sword bag is included.
Chris Shriver (verified owner) –
Functionally an unsharpened katana. The fitment is exceptional, especially for the price. This is not light as an Iaito tends to be, but rather it is weighted such that you must actually train with it if you want to safely swing it around and about. You will develop a lot of strength as you practice with katanas – this is why I bought this FIRST before buying the expensive stuff, to get used to it, bang it around on something once in a while on accident, no big deal. Beautiful steel and can be sharpened, however, know that doing so renders this blade a weapon of war, contrary to its conceived purpose. You would be betraying the blade. If you do so, I recommend engraving kanji related to said betrayal of the blade to go full traditionalist with it. Why not? Live a little. This was worth it.
Andrew Vautour –
So I am new to the study of Iaido and I needed a decent Iaito for practice. I am giving this a 4 star because for the price and material it is well worth it. My only gripe is the cotton wrapping around the Tsuka is absolutely terrible and will have to be redone. Not sure if it was tight at the factory and because of humidity or something it stretched and came loose but it was the worst I have seen on any katana. Other than that, the blade (which for me is most important) was very well done and while 1045 is not the best steel, for a practice blade that is not suppose to be sharpened anyway, where you want it to feel like your cutting blade, it serves the purpose. I would recommend it but just be warned, you will have to wrap the grip yourself if you want it to last through a few practice sessions.
Carlos Gonzales (verified owner) –
I just got this today. The weight and balance feels good for training. Everything feels tight with the exception of the wrap which loosens up a bit. Still a great budget item for me and shipping was perfect!