{"product_id":"four-winds-katana-stainless-steel-iaido-training-sword","title":"Four Winds Katana Iaito — Stainless Steel, Iaido Training Sword, Unsharpened","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eFour Winds fittings lead the design, while the full-length Katana outline gives this stainless steel Iaito a familiar training presence for buyers comparing non-sharpened practice swords.\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;\"\u003eFour Winds 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-942 details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;}.hms-faq-942 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-942 details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.hms-faq-942 details summary::after{content:'+';font-size:20px;font-weight:300;color:#1c1b1b;transition:transform .2s;}.hms-faq-942 details[open] summary::after{content:'-';}.hms-faq-942 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-942\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the full-length option in the Four Winds training line?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eYes. This version keeps the longer Katana outline, so it reads differently from the shorter Wakizashi Iaito while staying non-sharpened.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it compare with aluminum-alloy Iaito?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eUse material and feel as the comparison point. Stainless steel gives the page a more substantial training-sword identity than the lighter aluminum-alloy models.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat visual detail comes first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eStart with the Four Winds fittings and the black saya, then compare the full-length profile against shorter practice swords.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat use context fits this Iaito?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe useful buyer context is structured form practice, handling familiarity, and display value within a non-sharpened training category.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho is this best suited for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eBuyers who want a non-sharpened training sword with full Katana proportions rather than a compact practice piece.\u003c\/div\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":31708019621953,"sku":"942","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/8397\/2417\/files\/four-winds-katana-iaito-942-1.jpg?v=1776818945","url":"https:\/\/www.handmadesword.com\/products\/four-winds-katana-stainless-steel-iaido-training-sword","provider":"Handmade Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}