Paul Chen Gorin Iaito 5010 Unsharpened Training Sword NEW Unsharpened Training Sword 26 inch Blade Start Price USD 259.99 Current Price USD 259.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 30, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 Location Houston, TX See more about ' Paul Chen Gorin Iaito 5010 Unsharpened Training Sword' Description Paul Chen Gorin Iaito 5010 Unsharpened Training Sword NEW Click to view supersized image Paul Chen Gorin Iaito - Unedged Steel Blade Training Sword This auction is for the Hanwei by Paul Chen Gorin Iaito Training Sword with an unsharpened blade. The Gorin Iaito is designed especially for the practice of Iaido. It has a steel blade making it stronger than other training swords made with an aluminum alloy. It is lighter than a traditional Katana. The blade has a full length Bo-Hi (blood groove on both sides) with a beautiful distinct Hamon line and a generous curve. You can download a page from the Manufacturer's catalog pdf file comparing the Gorin Iaito with the less expensive Nami Iaito by Clicking Here. We like the Gorin Iaito's leather handle wrap which is more durable than the cotton Ito on the Nami. The Gorin Iaito is now being made in 4 different blade lengths. This is the shortest 26" length. SH5010 Overall length: 37.75" Blade length: 26" Weight: 1 lb 13 oz Unique Features: * White Same w/ Matte Leather Ito, Black Cotton Sageo * Musashi Tsuba, Brushed Fuchi & Kashira * Silver Menuki, Habaki, Seppa, Shitodome * Black finish scabbard with shoulder strap * Double pegged Tsuka for added security * Black cloth storage sleeve * Suggested retail on each of these swords is $419.00 * New in box and first quality. The Gorin Iaito makes for a beautiful display piece that will need far less maintenance than a regular Katana. Be sure to click on the photo to see a much enlarged view of this finely crafted sword. USA Fed Ex Ground shipping and handling $20.00. Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico USPS Priority Mail $35.00. International USPS International Priority shipping and handling to most countries $65. Delivers within one to two weeks to most locations. Please Click Here to visit Guerards eBay Store where we have many fine Paul Chen swords listed ... Click to view supersized image   Place a Bid!