Golden Oriole Wakizashi

Iaito Frequent Drawing Practice : Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. Now with the blade geometries and profiles of the performance series and the affordability of our Practical fittings, competition-standard swords are within the reach of the tightest budget. This is an unedged training blade for the practice 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 repetitve drawing and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove (bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung properly. Frequent Drawing Practice These unedged 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. Key Features 27" Steel dull training blade Built for Martial Artists MEASUREMENTS: Handle length: 10 1/2" Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.27" Width at Tip: .99" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .15" Sori: 3/4" Blade length: 27" Overall length: 38 1/2 Weight: 2lb The length of an iaito is normally measured in japanese shaku (1 shaku = 11,9 inch). The next table shows how long your iaito has to be according to your height. Körpergröße Body Height Shaku Länge in cm Length in Inch 155 - 160 cm 5 ft 1 in - 5 ft 3 in 2,30 shaku 67.7 cm 26,7 inch 160 - 165 cm 5 ft 3 in - 5 ft 5 in 2,35 shaku 71,2 cm 28 inch 165 - 170 cm 5 ft 5 in - 5 ft 7 in 2,40 shaku 72,7 cm 28,6 inch 170 - 175 cm 5 ft 7 in - 5 ft 9 in 2,45 shaku 74,2 cm 29,2 inch 175 - 180 cm 5 ft 9 in - 5 ft 11 in 2,50 shaku 75,8 cm 29,8 inch 180 - 185 cm 5 ft 11 in - 6 ft 1 in 2,55 shaku 77,3 cm 30,4 inch 185 - 190 cm 6 ft 1 in - 6 ft 3 in 2,60 shaku 78,8 cm 31 inch

It has been said that in simplicity lies great beauty, an axiom stunningly validated by the Golden Oriole Katana and Wakizashi. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14" tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag. KEY FEATURES: Hand forged T10 high-carbon steel Built for cutting Traditional construction MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 27 1/4" Handle length: 13 3/4" Overall length: 42 1/4" Weight: 2lb 3oz Point of Balance: 4" Width at Guard: 1.16" Width at Tip: .85" Thickness at Guard: .32" Thickness at Tip: .26" Sori: 3/4" Weight in box: 6lb 1oz Box height: 47 3/4" Box width: 5 1/2"

This table display stand has been made of wood. Details: Width: 32,5 cm Height: 34 cm Depth: 14 cm

Black as a moonless night, silent as the grave, and totally undetectable...these are the qualities that make up our new lightweight NightshadeTM series. Most are detailed reproductions of existing Cold Steel favorites and some are new designs representing the newest trends in high-tech, covert construction. Made from GrivoryTM- the latest in fiberglass reinforced plastic, and stronger than even the super tough Zytel® we have used in earlier models- they are UV and heat stabilized, making them impervious to the elements. One of the most unique features of these knives is their handles. They are made from deeply checkered Kraton that has been molded directly to the blade tangs. The use of Kraton in knife handles is a Cold Steel innovation that dates back to the early 1980´s. It has been readily copied by most of our competitors because it offers a superior, slightly tacky gripping surface that is unaffected by heat, cold, or moisture. It never rusts, warps, cracks or splits even in the most extreme environments. Our NightshadeTM knives are light enough to be tied, tucked, or taped just about anywhere on one´s person. And, since they are impervious to heat, cold, moisture and extreme weather they are a natural to hide both inside and outside your house. They can be hidden virtually everywhere from the hedges and flowerpots in your yard, to the refrigerator, bookshelves, and closets in your house. Keep one in every room of the house, from the laundry room to the bathroom shower! With violent home invasions on the rise a strategically placed NightshadeTM could save the day, and even your life. Specifications: Weight: 2.3 oz. Thick: 7.5 mm Blade: 4" Handle: 4 1/2" long. Overall: 8 1/2" Material: Grivory with Kraton grip

The Daisho are the traditional arms of the samurais, composed of katana and wakizashi. Samurai is a common term for a warrior in pre-industrial Japan. A more appropriate term is bushi (lit. "war-man") which came into use during the Edo period. However, the term samurai now usually refers to warrior nobility, not, for example, ashigaru or foot soldiers. The samurai with no attachment to a clan or daimyo was called a ronin. Total lengths : 97/73/49 Blade lengths : 69/48/29 The wooden stand comes with the Daisho.