The Kinoshita Iaito Katana is an exclusive Katanamart release: an unsharpened Japanese practice sword designed for Iaido, Kendo, and Kenjutsu. Handmade with a full tang 1045 carbon steel blade, it’s the perfect choice for those in the UK who want to buy a real iaito katana.
Kinoshita Iaito Katana – Practice Sword with Samurai Heritage
The Kinoshita Iaito Katana carries the name of the Kinoshita family, historically linked to Toyotomi Hideyoshi during Japan’s Sengoku period. Known for their loyalty and service, the Kinoshita clan represents discipline and tradition—qualities embodied in this iaito, created for modern martial arts practice.
Handmade with precision, the Kinoshita Iaito features a maru kitae blade with bohi, forged from 1045 high carbon steel. The blade is full tang and unsharpened, making it perfectly suited for repetitive training in Iaido, Kendo, Kenjutsu, or Ninjutsu. Designed to replicate the look and feel of a real katana, it offers excellent balance and control for daily practice.
Main Features
- Maru kitae blade with bohi, forged in 1045 high carbon steel.
- Full tang unsharpened construction, ideal for safe practice.
- Black lacquered wooden saya, elegant and traditional.
- Tsuka with black cotton ito and blue ray skin samegawa.
- Tsuba with Tsuru (crane) motif, symbol of longevity and strength.
- Handmade and fully disassemblable, built like an authentic katana.
- Delivered with an elegant cotton bag.
Designed for beginners and experienced martial artists alike, the Kinoshita Iaito Katana is the ideal option for anyone in the UK looking to buy a Japanese practice sword that combines tradition, safety, and authentic design.
- Nagasa :
- 70,5 cm -72,5 cm with Habaki
- Hamon :
- “Notare” Style
- Sori :
- 2 cm
- Tsuka :
- 26 cm
- Mekugi :
- Nr. 2 in bamboo
- Tsuka Ito :
- Black cotton
- Same :
- Real ray skin - BLUE
- Tsuba :
- Shin No Marugata - TSURU
- Bohi :
- Single
- Saya :
- Blue lacquered wood
- Weight Katana :
- 1142 gr with Saya - 904 gr without Saya
- Steel :
- 1045 high carbon steel
- Sageo
- Black Cotton
- Name : 50-Day Return Policy
- Description
If you are not happy with your item, you may request a return within 50 days from the day your order is marked as delivered according to the tracking information.
Before sending any product back, please contact us at alex@katanamart.co.uk. If your return or exchange is approved, we will provide you with an RMA Number and the correct return instructions.
Returned items must be unused, unaltered, undamaged, complete with all accessories and returned in their original packaging. Items must be received by us within 50 days after the RMA Number has been approved and assigned.
Refunds will be issued using the same payment method used for the original purchase. The refund covers the cost of the returned items, excluding shipping costs, extra services, failed delivery charges, age-verification delivery penalties, remote area surcharges or other courier charges.
The customer is responsible for the return shipping cost, unless the item is confirmed as faulty or damaged on arrival.
Please note: custom products, customised products, made-to-order items, products ordered on request and Yarinohanzo Handmade products are non-returnable and non-refundable, unless faulty or damaged on arrival.
Faulty or damaged products must be reported within 24 hours from delivery. After receiving and checking the returned goods, we may offer a replacement, repair or refund. If the item is not found to be faulty, it will be returned to the customer and carriage costs may apply.
If a delivery fails, is refused, or nobody is available for an age-checked delivery, the courier may apply additional charges. Non-delivery charges may range from £30 to £60, depending on weight and size.
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