{"product_id":"john-lee-kei-ben-iaito","title":"John Lee Kei-ben Iaito","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Give John Lee Kei-ben Iaito\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lee Kei-Ben-Iaito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masterpiece of Asian blacksmithing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The blade is hand forged and hardened from stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The blade is blunt and has a groove (bo-hi).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The handle (tsuka) is made of wood and covered with genuine black stingray skin (seed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The traditionally attached handle wrap (tsuka-ito) is made of cotton.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- The tsuba made of zinc-cast aluminum features a floral motif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Two menukis are inserted into the handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sheath (saya) is made of wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The blade clamp (habaki) is made of brass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Made according to museum templates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The sport of lai-do deals with the art of sword drawing and fixed attack techniques (kata), but as a formal exercise. The iaito, a blunt practice sword, is generally used. The focus is on developing the unity of body, mind and sword (ki-ken-tai-ichi). The highest level of mastery is achieved when one can master any combat situation without ever having to draw the sword. The name kei-ben represents the simple, practical design of the sword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfuerte\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade to tsuba length: approx. 73.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Total length without cover: approx. 101 cm\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- Handle length: approx. 27cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight without cover: approx. 1100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with case: approx. 1350 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The sword comes with a seal guaranteeing its authenticity. The sword is delivered in a cloth sheath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!\u003c\/fuerte\u003e","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49786797130071,"sku":"0106857300","price":272.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/0106857300b_john_lee_iaito_kei-ben.jpg?v=1736265618","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/john-lee-kei-ben-iaito","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}