Iaïto Kin tonbo

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Iaïto Kin tonbo

Reference : B08BW272

Stainless steel, hand forged: The Iaito "Kin tonbo" 金トンボ is a high quality Iaito specially made for training. Excellent value.

Sugata (Blade Style):
Hand forged, curved blade with Bohi (gutter) and Chu-Kissaki (tip), in Stainless steel, with a Hamon on the blade made by sandblasting technique. The hardness of Mune and Ha (blade edge) is 55 HRC Rockwell. Non-cutting blade.

Dimensions:
Nagasa (Blade length from Habaki): ~ 71cm / 28inch
Sori (Curvature): about 1.8cm / 0.70 inch
Moto-Kasane (Thickness at the base): about 8mm
Saki- Kasane (Tip thickness): about 4mm
Saki-Haba (Width at the tip): about 23mm
Moto-Haba (Width at the base): about 31mm
Balance point (measured from Habaki): 13cm
Nakago (tang of the blade) with Mei (inscription) according to tradition
Fuchi-Kashira (Pommel): Beautifully worked with dragonfly (Tonbo トンボ / Dragonfly), Carbon steel (C45) Black color (by oxidation)
Tsuka (Handle): Wood, suitable for silk, length 30cm / 11.8inch.
Tsuka-ito (Fabric around handle): Premium fitted cotton
Same: Real White Stingray Skin
2 Menuki: Brass, hand polished in the shape of a dragonfly, traditionally mounted one on each side
Habaki: Brass made in 1 piece
Seppa: Brass
2 Mekugi: Bamboo wood, assembly according to traditional methods. The 2 mekugi-ana are drilled diagonally and conically in the tang. The mekugi are attached in opposite ways on each side.
Tsuba (Guard): Carbon Steel (C45), hand polished black color (by oxidation) and gold representing two kami
Saya (Scabbard): Selected black grained wood, curved according to the Sori of the blade, the Koi-guchi is in buffalo horn, saya with kurikata and 2 shitodome for Obi support
Sageo: Premium black cotton
1070g without Saya
1320g with Saya

Accessory included:
Protective cover
Possibility of personalizing your saber with laser engraving, contact us by email for this.

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