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Two small cloth rags are ready for cleaning. The care product is also kind to the skin. The agent cleans the blade, lubricates it for the next use and spreads a pleasant fragrance. This brand does not crawl under the chrome layer of the Iaito blade. AccessoriesĪ light oil is required to clean and care for the Iaito. Errors in the movement become clearly visible and palpable (and audible: the cut sound reveals a lot about the quality of the cut). All movements inevitably become finer and more complex. These are clear differences from training with the Bokken. The blade is heavier, the weights are more centered. Saya and blade must be moved synchronously. It makes sense to buy a used sword at the beginning, but then choose it again individually and later.Īn Iaito is much more difficult to manage. They depend on the length of the sword and the extent of personal wishes. The sword prices range from 250 to 1,500 Euros. Customizing for the handle, tsuba and sword scabbard (saya) is driving the price. The prices depend on the length of the sword and the processing of the blade. Steel blades are recommended, but some of the products are partially unbalanced or have poor grip wraps - test beforehand! There are also steel iaitos, mostly of Chinese origin. The wooden sword sheath (saya) is sometimes authentic. The weight, shape and design of the handle are comparable, the balance less. It is usually blunt, but can also be ordered semi-sharp. The blade is made of an aluminum alloy with a chrome-plated surface. This is like a real, sharp samurai sword. Soon you would like to practice with an Iaito (sword replica). Unfortunately, most of the bokken are made of mahogany wood. That’s why you always need it, even if you already have an Iaito. Bokken is also helpful for partner exercises. So you can physically get used to the movements with a sword. A jacket made of 100% cotton can be worn without under gi.Īs a beginner you choose a wooden sword (Bokken) to practice with. If this is made of polyester, a light cotton gi (hadagi) is worn underneath for hygienic reasons. The jacket is available in two types of fabric: polyester or cotton. An Iaidogi, like the Hakama, is made of relatively thin material. It is longer than eg karate jackets so that the side cutouts of the Hakama are covered. For special demonstrations ( Enbu), expensive Hakamas with wool or even silk are worn.Ī special Iai jacket, the Iaidogi, goes with the Hakama. This material is best suited for durability. Iaido-Hakama are made of polyester fabric. Kendo hakamas are a little too bulky because they are made of thick cotton. Actually all types of Hakama offered in the trade are suitable. The Hakama are cut very wide to do well with all movements. Again there are a few extras to consider. The question of buying a Hakama, the wide skirt, quickly follows. The lower abdomen is easily fixed by the Obi. Because of the width, a sword inserted into it finds a firm hold. It can be wrapped around the waist in several flexible layers. 4 m) and thinner than a normal budget belt, which you can get in a shop. The next step is to think about buying a belt.Īn Iaido belt (Obi) is much wider, longer (approx. A wooden sword is held to the left during periods of rest. The use of well-known suits from Japanese martial arts (karate, judo, aikido) fits perfectly. Long sweatpants and a sweatshirt in a dark color are sufficient. Initially to wear simple casual clothes is ok.