{"product_id":"custom-iaido-sword-stainless-steel-unsharpened-blade-practice-katana","title":"Custom Iaido Sword Stainless Steel Unsharpened Blade Practice Katana","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCustom Iaido Sword Stainless Steel Unsharpened Blade Practice Katana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis custom Iaido sword features an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunsharpened stainless steel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed for Iaido practice, kata training, and practitioners who prefer the more substantial handling characteristics of a steel-bladed katana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike lightweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealloy-blade Iaito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the stainless steel blade provides greater weight and blade presence, giving the sword a handling feel closer to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinken (真剣)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The additional mass allows practitioners to experience more realistic momentum, balance, and feedback during kata, making it a suitable choice for those who want to train with the feel of a steel katana while retaining an unsharpened edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless steel construction also provides excellent corrosion resistance and relatively easy maintenance. Compared with traditional high-carbon steel blades, it is more resistant to rust caused by humidity, fingerprints, and regular handling, making it practical for frequent training and long-term ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is produced in a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekatana-style profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is supplied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunsharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it intended primarily for Iaido, kata, controlled martial arts practice, display, and collection rather than cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 71 cm Blade Length – Custom Length Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard blade length is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71 cm (27.95 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering proportions suitable for a typical katana and providing a balanced combination of reach, weight, and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor practitioners with specific requirements, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblade length can also be customized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A different nagasa can be produced according to the customer's height, training style, personal preference, or dojo requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach sword can also be customized with a wide selection of Japanese-style fittings and mounting options, including tsuba, fuchi-kashira, menuki, tsuka-ito, samegawa, sageo, saya finishes, and other koshirae components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this model is intended primarily as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice Katana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the emphasis is placed on realistic steel-blade handling, durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance rather than cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach sword is individually assembled and fitted, combining the substantial feel of a steel blade with customizable Japanese-style koshirae. It is particularly suitable for Iaido practitioners, martial arts students, and enthusiasts who prefer an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunsharpened practice sword with a weight and handling character closer to a Shinken than a lightweight alloy Iaito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Iaido Blade Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"595\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 445pt; height: 298.974px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"189\" style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 6428; width: 141pt;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"406\" style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 13824; width: 304pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 19.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 19.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 19.0609px;\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eSword Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eIaido Sword \/ Practice Katana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eJapanese Katana-Style Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eUnsharpened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 39.1826px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 39.1826px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eStandard Blade \u0026amp; Tsuka Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 39.1826px;\"\u003eApprox. 71 cm \u0026amp; 25.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eCustom Blade \u0026amp; Tsuka Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eIaido \/ Kata \/ Practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eCutting Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eNot Intended for Cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eHandling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eSteel-Blade Weight and Feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eCompared with Alloy Iaito\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eHeavier and More Shinken-Like\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eMaintenance Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 20.0609px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"189\" style=\"height: 20.0609px; width: 141pt;\"\u003eCustom Koshirae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"406\" style=\"width: 304pt; height: 20.0609px;\"\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Iaito Blade Length \u0026amp; Tsuka Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"585\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 439pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"127\" style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 4323; width: 95pt;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"229\" span=\"2\" style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 7793; width: 172pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"40\" style=\"height: 30.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"40\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 30.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl67\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eRecommended Blade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl67\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eRecommended Tsuka Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e150 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 66.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 22.7 - 24.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e155 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 68.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 22.7 - 24.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e160 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 69.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 24.2 - 25.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e165 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 71.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 24.2 - 25.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e170 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 72.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 25.8 - 27.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e175 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 74.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 25.8 - 27.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e180 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 75.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 27.3 - 28.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e185 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 77.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 27.3 - 28.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e190 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 78.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 27.3 - 28.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e195 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 80.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 27.3 - 28.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"20\" style=\"height: 15.05pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"20\" class=\"xl68\" width=\"127\" style=\"height: 15.05pt; width: 95pt;\"\u003e+195 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 81.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"229\" style=\"width: 172pt;\"\u003eApprox 28.8 - 30.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally recommended that \u003cstrong\u003ewomen choose a blade approximately 1.5 cm shorter than the recommended length for men\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/DSC_2800.jpg?v=1786935688\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644803825835,"sku":"KatanaStainless","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/5587\/4475\/files\/custom-samurai-sword-hand-forged-9260-spring-steel-blade-katanaswordart-2025-au-9919412.png?v=1772967309","url":"https:\/\/www.katanaswordart.com.au\/products\/custom-iaido-sword-stainless-steel-unsharpened-blade-practice-katana","provider":"KatanaSwordArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}