$100 Vs. $400 Iaito/Iaido Katana Swords Review And Comparison

A simple review and comparison between 2 practice iaito swords to see which is a better bang for your buck. One is made from a smaller manufacturer while the other is made by a well-known name-brand and is 4-times more expensive.
The Ryujin Katana:
www.swordnarmory.com/I-728-DG/
Hanwei Paul Chen Katana:
www.kultofathena.com/product/...
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[@AppealtoImmortality]

Really good review, man. Great structure and narration. I hope to see more from you.

[@combasticsweapons3603]

Thank you! I have a few more reviews and comparisons planned in the near future.

[@powerplay4real174]

Thanks for sharing this information ⚔️

[@panoctic]

looks very similar to the practical they offer so like you said they just removed the edge is a similar situation with the tinker swords they offer too.

[@combasticsweapons3603]

Yes, I believe the Iaito is based on the practical series.

[@tengu190]

I don't considered for $400 a Hanwei a good iaito at that category. Tozando, Seido Shop, Zen Nihon Budogu, Koei are better at the $400 price point.

[@combasticsweapons3603]

I feel the same way. There are definitely better makes than Hanwei/Paul Chen that specialize in Iaito, Hema, and fencing with better values.

[@tengu190]

@@combasticsweapons3603 The tsuka on some Hanwei is so bad in shape.

[@emalieth8220]

Agreed! The tsuka maki is atrocious on both. I have students who buy swords at the 400$ price point all the time and they are never that bad even after years of use.

[@pauly51]

I bought a hanwei practical plus model sh-2073. 3yrs ago I paid $380 usd. The first three inches of blade from habaki is dull. And tsuka wrap is non alternating in one spot. Other than that I love the weight

[@atarigonzo6928]

Thanks!

[@azurayamashiro4225]

Nice one

[@zzador]

I like how he stares the viewer in the eye when unsheating the sword. XD

[@combasticsweapons3603]

XD

[@mypiang]

can the ryujin iaito rust?

[@pauly51]

Do you know what model hanwei is In thumbnail photo?

[@combasticsweapons3603]

Same one I'm reviewing in the video. So, it's the Practical Iaito Katana. The thumbnail is just a picture I took just before the review.

[@pauly51]

@@combasticsweapons3603 thank you

[@mypiang]

can the ryujin iaito rust? and do you have to oil it?

[@combasticsweapons3603]

It can potentially over time. I've been handling and practicing with the sword for almost 2 years and I don't see any form of rusting and I haven't had to oil it. Even though I have touched the blade from time to time I generally keep my hands off of it to avoid oils from potentially tarnishing the blade. Most of these modern iaitos are marketed as "maintenance-free", but I would still be mindful of maintaining good up keep.

[@mypiang]

can u review the ryujin csr 227 iaito

[@combasticsweapons3603]

If I can get a hold of one yes.

[@mypiang]

@@combasticsweapons3603 they are on sword and armory

[@richardbulaon796]

Where can I buy that unsharpened katana at $100?

[@combasticsweapons3603]

Both are linked in the description.

[@alestbest]

the uihihuiuii sword against the uuuiihhiiuhij.

[@pennkendo9162]

🤦‍♂️ these are Japanese katana “like” swords