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    Quote Originally Posted by pgsmith
    Wait! Now you're putting qualifiers on it!
    I understood what you meant the first time, I was just giving you a hard time. I realize that a smith is not going to be molding aluminum. However, I do know of a couple that will oversee the production of iaito so that it meets with their satisfaction. The gentleman that I got my iaito from when I was in Japan years ago was a professional tsukamakishi. He didn't wrap the iaito tsuka himself as he was high enough to be in demand for shinken, but he did make sure that the people that wrapped the iaito did so to his standards. I might add that the tsuka ito hasn't shifted a millimeter in ten years of hard use.
    Am in total agreement with you there, I have the same experience with my iaito.

    And yup do you blame me putting a qualifier on it he he he, I still want to keep my left hand.

    Cheers mate

    Jason

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    One of the guys from my club wants to get a Jidai.jp iaito. Any reviews now that (if) you've received them?
    Andrei Arefiev

    -Moscow Eishinkai Dojo-
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    Hey, don't forget Nosyuiaido/Cutting Edge Technologies. I have one of their iaito and I love it. Excellent value for the money, too.

    http://www.swordstore.com/

    Steve Luis

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    Default Nyumon Jidae?

    Just wondering, in a few months I think I'll have to be in 'thinking about getting first iaito mode', and I was wondering about anyone's experiences with the Nyumon Jidae Koshirae (pictured at http://www.e-bogu.com/Nyumon_Jidai_K...nyumon--.htm)?

    I note that the combination package at e-bogu includes the Delux Jidae, but I see that it's been reported as having balance problems.

    Comments? Suggestions (yes, I'll get sensei's advice before taking any final action)?
    Chris Hodsdon

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    Default tozando iai

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    Quote Originally Posted by Real Ian
    best choices I've seen for a fully customized Iaito of TOP quality are
    Hi - I have recently purchased a iaito from the above store and I am very pleased with the result - My sensei [ and the other dans ] tried it out and all said they was very impressed by the both the feel and the swing of the sword
    Nishijin Sword (a division of Tazando..also a great place for Iaito)

    Nishijin Sword is targeted towards those who wish to own an Iaito fully cusomized completed to their specifications. The choices are amazing.

    As for quaity -> at both places ALL iaito are made by real Japanese swordsmiths of MINIMUM 15 years experience.

    tozando Iaito here->
    http://iaido.tozando.com/iaito/index.html

    Nishijin Sword -> http://japanesesword.net/eng/iaito/itb.html (budget model, still very much cusomizing) Iaito "Nishijin"

    Nishijin Sword -> http://japanesesword.net/eng/iaito/itar.html (top model, very much cusomizing) Iaito "Suzaku"
    stimpy_mo

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    Default Another Option

    Tosh Kirita over at www.samurai-store.com has a nice selection of well-made and immenently usable iaito at reasonable prices. I have one of his Tensho model "B" iaito, and it turned out to be much nicer than even the advertisements on his site stated.

    I am a very raw beginner in the JSA, and it is standing up to my beginner's mistakes quite admirably. It's nicely weighted and balanced, the wrap is tight and well executed, and the fittings are flawless. The saya is very clean and solidly made, and the sword/saya taken individually, or as a unit are free from rattles, yet only bind when my poor technique is the root cause. It's a decidedly utilitarian sword, but that is my preference. He has more eye-catching pieces available as well as custom options available as upgrades.

    On top of it all, I couldn't have asked for any more pleasant or speedy customer service or shipping than I got from him. Granted, my sword was in stock at the time that I ordered, but I had it in hand in the US from Japan within a week the order going through. He very patiently and thoroughly answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns to my complete satisfaction.

    Just submitted for what it's worth.....

    Good luck in your search for the right blade for your needs.
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    Chris Brown

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    --Sir Winston Churchill

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    Just wondering, in a few months I think I'll have to be in 'thinking about getting first iaito mode', and I was wondering about anyone's experiences with the Nyumon Jidae Koshirae (pictured at http://www.e-bogu.com/Nyumon_Jidai_...-nyumon--.htm)?
    It is a serviceable beginner iaito. For about the same money, I much preferred the Meirin Hongashirae iaito offered by Mugendo Budogu ... http://budogu.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page63.html
    While still an entry level iaito, the wrap, fit, and finish were better.
    I note that the combination package at e-bogu includes the Delux Jidae, but I see that it's been reported as having balance problems.
    In the one Delux Jidae that I've seen, the balance was pretty good. I still think the Hongashirae was a better iaito though.
    Paul Smith
    "Always keep the sharp side and the pointy end between you and your opponent"

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