{"product_id":"dancing-crane-katana-stainless-steel-unsharpened-training-sword","title":"Dancing Crane Katana Iaito — Stainless Steel, Iaido Training Sword, Unsharpened","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eDancing Crane fittings pair with stainless steel in a full Katana Iaito layout, giving training buyers a theme-led alternative to lighter aluminum-alloy pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stainless steel \u003cstrong\u003ekatana iaito\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for martial arts students, instructors, and dojo practice. Unsharpened and practice-oriented — available in both Katana and Wakizashi configurations. Noticeably more substantial in hand than aluminum-alloy training swords, this version offers a weight presence that sits closer to what practitioners may expect from a traditional steel training sword. \u003cstrong\u003eFully disassemblable\u003c\/strong\u003e for inspection, transport, and maintenance — a traditional-style removable construction that sets it apart from fixed-assembly training swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for practitioners who train with more weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel iaito was developed for martial arts students and instructors who want more from their training sword than a lightweight aluminum-alloy option provides. While aluminum-alloy iaito are well suited for high-repetition forms work and extended sessions with minimal fatigue, some practitioners — particularly those at intermediate or advanced levels, or those who prefer more structural weight in their practice — find that a more substantial training sword better supports their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel construction delivers that difference. It is noticeably heavier than aluminum-alloy versions, and for many practitioners the feel in hand sits meaningfully closer to a traditional steel sword — a more substantial feel through forms and draw practice, and a steadier sense of blade presence during structured training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction follows a removable, traditional-style assembly — the blade, handle, and fittings can be separated for inspection, transport, and maintenance. This is a meaningful distinction from fixed-assembly training swords and reflects a more conventional approach to how the sword is put together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unsharpened training sword. The blade has no cutting edge and is designed primarily for dojo practice, forms work, and demonstrations rather than decorative display. Training comes first in this design, with display value as a secondary consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in both Katana and Wakizashi configurations to support paired practice and full curriculum requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚚 Order before \u003cstrong\u003e2:00 PM PST\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships same business day | After 2:00 PM PST — ships next business day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:28px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCold rolled, unsharpened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eN\/A — unsharpened stainless training sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBo-hi (Blood Groove)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBo-hi (fuller) on each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eKatana — Training sword (Iaito)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eUnsharpened — Intended for structured iaido and iaijutsu practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTsuka (Handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eGenuine Rayskin wrapped with Japanese cotton Ito \u0026amp; ornamented with Menuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTsuba (Guard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDancing Crane tsuba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e28\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e41\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2.15 lbs (without Saya) \/ 2.65 lbs (with Saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSaya (Scabbard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlack piano lacquered wood with Japanese cotton Sageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTraditional-style removable assembly — fully disassemblable for inspection, transport, and maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eIndividually inspected before shipping — California warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:42%;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eNo oil required — stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining sword notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stainless steel iaito is noticeably heavier than aluminum-alloy training swords and is designed for practitioners who prefer a more substantial weight presence in training. The blade is unsharpened and intended for structured dojo practice. Construction is removable and can be fully disassembled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.hms-faq-686 details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;}.hms-faq-686 details summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#1c1b1b;user-select:none;}.hms-faq-686 details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.hms-faq-686 details summary::after{content:'+';font-size:20px;font-weight:300;color:#1c1b1b;transition:transform .2s;}.hms-faq-686 details[open] summary::after{content:'-';}.hms-faq-686 details p{margin:0 0 14px;padding:0 4px;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.6;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hms-faq-686\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this compare with SKU684?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThis SKU uses stainless steel for a more substantial training identity, while SKU684 uses aluminum alloy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it compare with the Wakizashi Iaito?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThis page keeps full Katana proportions, while the Wakizashi Iaito version is shorter and more compact.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat buyer context fits the page?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe useful context is non-sharpened form practice, handling familiarity, and full-length Iaito comparison.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this sword removable and disassemblable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The construction follows a removable, traditional-style assembly — the blade, handle, and fittings can be separated for inspection, transport, and maintenance. This reflects a more conventional approach to sword construction compared to fixed-assembly training swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this mainly for training or for display?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sword is designed primarily for training use, including dojo practice, forms work, demonstrations, and structured curriculum use. It can hold its own visually, but its weight, edge profile, and construction are all chosen with training function in mind rather than decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it come in both Katana and Wakizashi styles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Both configurations are available, allowing students and schools to work with the appropriate blade length for their curriculum, or to use both as a paired practice set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Handmade Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31708162588737,"sku":"686","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/8397\/2417\/products\/dancing-crane-katana-iaito-686-1.jpg?v=1776820610","url":"https:\/\/www.handmadesword.com\/products\/dancing-crane-katana-stainless-steel-unsharpened-training-sword","provider":"Handmade Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}