Shadow Dancer Premium Iaito Sword | Handmade Training Sword (Blunt/Unsharpened)

Built for performance, this Shadow Dancer iaito sword features an unsharpened shinogi zukuri (ridge line runs along the blade’s length on both sides) blade is forged from alloy (stainless) steel, ensuring a realistic feel and appearance with an etched suguha (straight) hamon while requiring minimal maintenance. A bohi is added to reduce the overall weight of the sword, move the center of gravity closer to the tsuba for improved balance, and optimize the tachikaze. 

With an emphasis on a clean and sleek design, this iaito sword comes equipped with premium fittings, including a Muji (plain) iron mokko gata (lobed shape) tsuba, blackened brass fuchi, and kashira with a stone-wall pattern, brass menuki, and gold-toned brass seppa and habaki. 

True to tradition, one mekugi secures the full tang blade to the wooden Haichi-style tsuka covered with white samegawa and wrapped tightly in place by Japanese-imported kapok (cotton-silk) ito for a long-lasting and firm grip. 

Completing the overall design is a black oil-lacquered saya fitted with brass shitodome paired with thickened black sageo. 

**Note that this iaito sword is available in different blade and handle lengths. Choosing the correct measurements depends on one’s height and forearm proportions as well as martial art style.**