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	Paul Chen Iaito Training Swords
		Iaito are an integral tool in the learning process allowing students to practice with a sword with a sense of safety for themselves and for those around them.
		Iaito by CAS Hanwei are light (less than 2lbs.) and extremely well balanced to reduce the wear-and-tear on specific joints.
		The Tsuru series of iaito feature an opernwork crane tsuba, fuchi and kashira en suite; a fl same (ray skin) grip wrapped with fl silk leather ito; silver habaki, menuki, seppa, and shitodome; and a lacquered fl wooden scabbard (saya) with a same-maki throat and a fl cotton sageo.
	www.japaneseswords4samurai.com /pcis.htm (3678 words)

	IAITO - AOI BUDOGU
		This Signature Iaito is our pride so we ensure time and care is incorporated into the making of this iaito to certify perfection.
		Each and every iaito is hand crafted with precision and therefore it enables us to customize each individual iaito to your preference.
		As a dragon theme, this iaito features a winding dragon (makiryu) menuki, genuine fl or white ray skin (samegawa), and four tsukamaki/sageo colors to choose from, Aoi's New Jidai koshirae iaito increases the gap between "standard" and high quality iaito.
	www.budo-aoi.com /iaito (1392 words)

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		The iaito was designed out of a need to provide an effective training tool to students of Japanese swordsmanship as Iaido started becoming more popular, well after World War II.
		If the readership would allow for my gross generalization here, teachers fell primarily into two camps; those that embraced the iaito as a proper training weapon and those who felt that there was a negative impact on training when an iaito was used in lieu of a shinken.
		The sharpened iaito reached a peak in the early 80's and has never really become a very popular selection amongst teachers and students in Japan....at least as determined by sales figures.
	www.uoguelph.ca /~kataylor/93jjsa.htm (959 words)

	Iaido Gear-Iaito
		Iaito are generally used for the practice of the ancient art of iaido.
		All Japanese iaito are made of aluminum, zinc and lead alloy.
		The weight/balance of these iaito are a pleasure to practice with.
	www.iaidogear.com /iaito.htm (172 words)

	TherionArms - Tsuru iaito - 28" blade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Iaito have long been the preferred training tools for safe practice of the Japanese sword drawing art - Iaido.
		Iaito are an integral tool in the learning process allowing students to practice with a sword with a sense of safety for themselves and for those around them.
		The Tsuru series of iaito feature an opernwork crane tsuba, fuchi and kashira en suite; a fl same (ray skin) grip wrapped with fl silk leather ito; silver habaki, menuki, seppa, and shitodome; and a lacquered fl wooden scabbard (saya) with a same-maki throat and a fl cotton sageo.
	therionarms.com /reenact/therionarms_c529.html (316 words)

	Hanwei Iaito Forged Steel Samurai Sword Series
		Iaito are an integral tool in the learning process allowing students to practice with a sword with a sense of safety for themselves and for those around them.
		Iaito by CAS/Hanwei are light (2 lbs) and extremely well balanced to reduce the wear-and-tear on specific joints.
		Tsuru Iaito - Crane tsuba, fuchi and kashira.
	www.thesteelsource.com /html/hanweiiaito.htm (501 words)

	Iaido Gear
		The length of the sword is measured from the kissaki (tip) to the munemachi (back notch of the mune (spine) of the blade where it meets the sword tang)) of the bare blade.
		Most beginners start with alloy iaito, which are lighter and less expensive than the steel iaito.
		If you cannot afford an iaito and you just want to have something to train with for a short time, you can purchase a bokken (wooden katana) as long as it has a tsuba (guard).
	www.iub.edu /~iaido/iaigear.html (866 words)

	IKARUGA \| Iaito Katana -TOKEN MINO
		Let your iaito style be constrained only by your imagination.
		We promise you will be impressed with the craftsmanship of this model, and with the Ikaruga, you can choose combinations of fuchi/kashira, menuki, tsuba, saya, hamon, and tsukaito/sageo that are not available anywhere else.
		Each component on our iaito is hand-crafted by masters craftman, in Mino, Japan.
	www.iaito-katana.com /iaito/iss002.html (174 words)

	Meirin Iaito
		Mugendo is proud to offer these fine iaito from Meirin Sangyo, the oldest provider of iaito in Japan.
		These iaito have well ballanced blades, with sturdy tsuka wrapped by proffesionals, and well-finished saya complete with deer horn inserts in the koiguchi just like on shinken.
		This iaito is an excellent sword for new iaido students.
	budogu.com /shopsite_sc/store/html/page63.html (268 words)

	History of Sword: Iaito : Martial Arts Weapon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Most iaito are made of an aluminium-zinc alloy, which is often cheaper and lighter than steel, but that also meets the Japanese legal requirement of not being able to be used as a live blade.
		The best iaito are rather faithful reproductions of real swords with authentic weight, shape and similarly high-quality finish, and may even feature a mock hamon (the temper line of a live blade).
		Due to the repitition involved in the practicing of Iaido, Iaito are often constructed with the balance point of the blade being set further from the Kissaki or blade point and closer to the Tsuba or Gaurd than live blades.
	www.martialweb.com /weaponDtl.aspx?id=43 (261 words)

	Iaito-Practice katana
		To help you decide which iaito is right for you - just go to our pages that compare models, provide detailed specifications, suggest sword lengths, and compare and types of tsuka ito.
		There are also pages the provide details on the CAS Iberia steel iaito, the new line of CAS Iberia forged iaito and traditional aluminum iaito.
		The Meijin Iaito is included here, but it is really a folded steel katana that is hard to describe as anything but a live blade.
	nihonzashi.com /Iaito.htm (547 words)

	The Kaze Maru Iaito - From Last Legend Completion Blades
		These Iaito feature all the options of the standard line of competition cutting blades offered by Last Legend.
		All Kaze Maru Iaito feature spring tempered steel blades made to match the characteristics of your Last Legend Competition sword, but with a 2 millimeter rounded edge.
		And when you switch from live blade to iaito, and back again, you won't be trying to compensate for a weight and balance difference.
	www.lastlegend.com /03kat/iaito.html (285 words)

	RS Knives - Hand-forged Blades (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The standard aluminium Iaito used in many Japanese Dojo is considerably lighter and does not have the feel of a steel sword.
		Because our Iaito are identical in almost every way to proper katana they move in the same manner, the feel right in the hand and are more durable to say nothing of looking the part.
		The assembly and tolerences of this Steel Iaito are identical to those of our cutting swords except that the edge is not sharpened giving it the weight and balance of a proper katana.
	rsknives.co.uk /iaito.html (219 words)

	Blade Center - Product » Paul Chen Nami Iaito Sword - 26" Blade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Iaito have long been the preferred training tools for safe practice of the many Japanese sword drawing arts typically known as Iaido.
		While not designed for sword-on-sword contact or actual test cutting, the un-edged Iaito is perfectly weighted and balanced for its designed task of safe and repetitive drawing practice.
		Steel has the “feel” of a live blade and is not prone to distort when making a practice cutting stroke.
	www.americancart.us /bladecenter/index.php?action=item&id=1342 (245 words)

	International Association of Internet Tour Operators - IAITO
		Although many Tour Operators are registered with professional bodies in their Country of Operation, that is of little use or protection for Consumers from other Countries using the Internet to make reservations.
		IAITO offers a cheap and effective arbitration service in the event of dispute between Consumers and the member Tour Operator.
		Tour Operators displaying the IAITO logo on their webSites can be trusted to provide excellent service and financial security in all your dealings with them.
	myweb.absa.co.za /iaito/IAITO (255 words)

	Iaito Katanas
		Iaito have long been the preferred training tools for safe practice of the many Japanese sword drawing arts typically known as Iaido.
		While not designed for edge to edge contact these non-sharpened un-edged iaito are perfectly weighted and balanced for their designed task of safe and repetitive drawing practice.
		These very affordable Iaito are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido.
	www.mantisswords.com /iaito_katanas.htm (669 words)

	Cheness Cutlery - Iaito (Unsharpened Carbon Steel Iaito) - Manufacturer of Fully Functional, live carbon steel, ...
		Unlike the zinc/aluminum blades, his iaito has a weight and center of balance identical to a regular katana.
		Where a regular length iaito is simply too long to draw correctly.
		This is a slightly shorter version of our Delux iaito and is blunted on the cutting edge to reduce the chance of injuries during practice.
	www.chenessinc.com /iaito.htm (623 words)

	FightingArts.com Forums: My first Iaito!
		However, it is also quite an adjustment performing waza with the Iaito, almost to the point of relearning them.
		The transition from iaito to shinken has a very similar period of adjustment.
		The edge of an iaito will just slide along the wood without digging in, and that can be very difficult to detect.
	www.fightingarts.com /ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=15920088&Main=15919433 (717 words)

	Quality Iaito that won't break the bank? - AikiWeb Aikido Forums
		This would be my first Iaito, and I'd like to get somthing that will last for a while.
		I've owned and used iaito from Tozando and Meirin and both are fine pieces of equipment.
		I've handled and swung several models of iaito from Meirin and have found them all to be decent.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/showthread.php?t=1097 (707 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		So I posted a reply to the original comments on the steel iaito saying the hamon looked cosmetic to me. As a result of further off-line discussions with Guy Power of Kenshinkan Dojo (http://www.trifox.com/aux/kenshinkan/), Power-Sensei graciously sent me his personal Nosyuiaido Steel Iaito so I could have a first hand look.
		Nosyuiaido Steel Iaito are around $1900 (and they often run sales so the prices could be significantly lower -- check http://www.swordstore.com).
		Bugei (http://www.bugei.com)does sell a "Wave" katana with some options as to color of ito and saya but the price is fairly close to the Steel iaito and you do not get to select fittings.
	home.earthlink.net /~kdlarman2/iaito/iaito.htm (3362 words)

	IAITO INFOTECH
		IAITO InfoTech is a start up company with registered office in Kanpur.
		IAITO recognized the value of edge technologies, viz.
		IAITO Infotech provides training in different on going recent technologies like embedded system, RFID technologies....
	www.iaito.co.in (107 words)

	Nami Iaito
		Made of a special stainless, they are more durable than iaito made of aluminum alloy.
		Through a special tempering process the CAS/Hanwei Iaito do not have the brittle behavior often associated with stainless steel, but retain its low maintenance rust resistant qualities.
		These very affordable iaito are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient art of Iaido.
	www.swordsoftheeast.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=70 (149 words)

	Iaito Swords : Valley Martial Arts Supply, The Best Self-Defense
		The Gorin Iaito is an unedged low carbon steel blade training sword.
		The Nami Iaito is an unedged low carbon steel blade training sword.
		The Tsuru Iaito is an unedged steel blade training sword.
	www.valleymartialarts.com /index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_132_133 (462 words)

	Japanese Iaito
		Bugei is pleased to represent the highest quality iaito from Meiren Sangyo Company out of Japan.
		After extensive study of all the sword forums we are bringing to you, our customers, the iaito you have been talking about, dreaming about, and wishing for.
		We are starting out with 12 different items of Iaito including 8 different katana, two tanto.
	www.bugei.com /category_114.htm (169 words)

	Martial Arts Iaito Swords, Japanese hand made swords, katanas, shirosaya, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		PLAYWELL'S IAITO is made of special, high quality metal, which ensures that the blade is durable and difficult to bend.
		Each Playwell IAITO sword is carefully produced by a skilled Japanese craftsman.
		Our IAITO is not a showy ornament, but a simple and strong piece of workmanship.
	www.playwell.co.uk /store/acatalog/Playwell_Webstore_Japanese_Swords__Iaito_50.html (463 words)

	IAITO \| AOI BUDOGU
		May not apply for certain items, multiple packages & bulk orders.
		Aoi Budogu is proud to represent 650 years of history, while guaranteeing the highest of Japanese standards in every iaito.
		We work to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts information you input.
	www.budo-aoi.com /iaito/iaito (167 words)

	Iaïto [Archive] - AikiWeb Aikido Forums
		An iaito is usually made of a zinc/aluminum alloy (but may sometimes made of steel) and has a dull edge for practicing techniques in relative safety.
		05-16-2004, 11:45 PM Iaito is a practice sword for Iaido (hence the name Iai-to) usually made of a non-ferrous alloy that does not rust but also not capable of taking a proper edge for cutting.
		An Iaito is generally made in the form of a katana style for historical reasons.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-5141.html (698 words)

	Silvermane.com - Nami Iaito
		Made of a special stainless, they are more durable than iaito made of aluminum alloy - steel feels more like a live blade and is not prone to wobble when swung.
		Through a special tempering process these Iaito do not exhibit the brittle behavior often associated with stainless steel, but retain its low-maintenance, rust-resistant qualities.
		These very affordable iaito are the ideal training tools for safely practicing the ancient arts.
	www.silvermane.com /swords_eastern_iaito-nami.html (109 words)

	Iaito Pricing
		Iaito are the swords used in iaido practice, and the following are some sources of information about blades that should meet most needs.
		The price is probably less than a comparable new iaito, and you will have the advantage of having handled the weapon in advance.
		When ordering a sword, talk or write the various retailers and makers, and buy from one who seems interested in you, and who stands behind their blades and fittings.
	ejmas.com /ejmasiaitosource.htm (258 words)

	Iaito (Practice Swords)
		All of our iaito are made in Japan, with individually hand wrapped tsuka for superiour balance and feel.
		In accordance with the Japanese Guns And Swords Law, all iaito are made of a zinc/aluminium alloy which has the same weight as steel, but meets the Japanese Police requirements that they not be live blades.
		The Mid Grade Iaito use synthetic ray skin, and a less expensive lacquering process, and less expensive habaki.
	budogu.com /shopsite_sc/store/html/page1.html (240 words)

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