Iaitō

What is an Iaitō?

An Iaitō (居合刀 / いあいとう) is a non-sharpened practice sword used primarily for Iaido—the Japanese martial art of drawing and cutting with the sword. It is designed to closely replicate the size, weight, and feel of a real katana, but without a sharpened edge, making it safe for solo forms (kata) and training.

An Iaitō is a blunt, metal practice sword modeled after a katana, used by martial artists to safely train in the art of drawing and handling a sword. It offers the look and feel of a real blade, without the danger—making it an essential tool for serious practitioners of Iaido.