NEW Paul Chen Tsuru Iaito Unsharpened Training Katana New and available in four blade lengths Start Price USD 309.99 Current Price USD 309.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Friday, September 05, 2008 Location Houston, TX See more about 'NEW Paul Chen Tsuru Iaito Unsharpened Training Katana' Description Paul Chen Tsuru Iaito Unsharpened Training Katana Sword Click to view supersized image Paul Chen Tsuru Iaito - Unedged Steel Blade Training Sword This auction is for the new Hanwei Paul Chen Tsuru Iaito Training Sword with an unsharpened blade. This is a beautiful sword with a steel blade. There is a full length Bo-Hi (blood groove) on both sides with a Hamon line and curve. The sword is light weight and strong. Click Here to download the manufacturer's catalog containing more detailed information. The Tsuru Iaito comes in 4 different blade lengths. You may opt for any of the following lengths. SH5014 Overall length: 37 3/4" Handle length 10 1/2” Blade length: 26" Weight: 1 lb 13 oz SH5015 Overall length: 38 3/4" Handle length 10 1/2” Blade length: 27" Weight: 1 lb 14 oz SH5016 Overall length: 39 3/4" Handle length 10 1/2” Blade length: 28" Weight: 1 lb 14 oz SH5017 Overall length: 40 3/4" Handle length 10 1/2” Blade length: 29" Weight: 1 lb 15 oz Specifics * Black Same, Black Silk Ito & Sageo * Same wrapped Saya (Koiguchi to Kurikata) * Silver Menuki, Habaki, Seppa, Shitodome * Black cloth storage sleeve * Suggested retail on each of these swords is $499.00 * New in box. The Tsuru Iaito makes for a beautiful display piece and training sword that will need far less maintenance than a Katana. We almost always have all four lengths in stock all the time. It is possible that a particular length will be on temporary backorder. Email to be certain before bidding if you require an exact length. Click to view supersized image   Place a Bid!