No. It is an unsharpened iaito (practice sword) for iaido, not a sharpened shinken and not for cutting.

Aluminum or stainless, and how heavy?

Aluminum is lighter and stainless is heavier. This aluminum alloy iaito is about 1.95 lb with its saya. Choose by feel — lighter suits beginners and long kata — and ask your instructor.

How do I choose the length?

Generally by height — see the guide on this page as a starting point, and follow your instructor or dojo.

What is it for, and the fittings?

For iaido / iai kata practice — drawing (nukitsuke) and re-sheathing (noto). It has a Bamboo Crest tsuba, a black lacquered saya, and a black cotton handle wrap.

The iaito with its black lacquered saya and a protective sword bag.

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Katana Iaito, Unsharpened Aluminum Alloy Samurai Iaido Training Sword

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Details

Blade Length
28 Inches
Blade Material
Aluminum
Brand
HMS
Handle Material
Black Cotton
Style
Bamboo

🎵Fuller groove for audible swing

⚖️1.95 lb true katana weight

🗡️28-inch unsharpened aluminum blade

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Description

⚔️ Train like a samurai, swing with confidence, and own the dojo vibe!

COMPLETE TRAINING SET 🎒 - Includes lacquered saya and protective sword bag—ready for practice or display, no extras needed.
AUDIBLE SWING FEEDBACK 🎵 - Fuller groove creates a crisp sound on every draw and sheathe, helping you perfect your form.
SAFE PRACTICE READY 🗡️ - Unsharpened aluminum alloy blade ensures safe, confident training without compromising feel.
AUTHENTIC KATANA WEIGHT ⚖️ - Experience the perfect 1.95 lb balance that mirrors a real katana for flawless iaido practice.
PREMIUM GRIP CRAFTSMANSHIP 🖤 - Genuine rayskin handle wrapped in black cotton ito with bamboo crest tsuba for secure, stylish control.

The Katana Iaito is a 28-inch unsharpened aluminum alloy training sword designed for iaido and iai kata practice. Weighing 1.95 lb with a full tang construction, it replicates the balance and feel of a live katana while ensuring safety. Featuring a fuller groove for audible swing feedback, a genuine rayskin-wrapped handle, and a bamboo crest tsuba, it comes complete with a black lacquered saya and protective sword bag—perfect for serious martial artists seeking authentic training tools or elegant display pieces.

Specifications

ASIN	B0046EPA6A
Best Sellers Rank	#163,242 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #140 in Martial Arts Swords
Blade Length	28 Inches
Blade Material Type	Aluminum
Brand Name	HMS
Customer Reviews	3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (10)
Global Trade Identification Number	00065225018100
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Black Cotton Ito, Wood, Genuine Ray Skin
Included Components	Iaito, Protective Sword Bag, Saya (Scabbard)
Item Dimensions L x W	28"L x 11"W
Item Type Name	Handmade Sword - Unsharpened Iaido Trainging Katana Sword, Aluminium Alloy Blade, Handmade, Full Tang, Brass Fittings, Bamboo Alloy Tsuba, Black Scabbard
Manufacturer	Handmade Sword
Manufacturer Part Number	936
Model Number	936
Product Style	Bamboo
UPC	065225018100
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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R6120

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