Tozando's Custom Iaito are made exclusively for you at the special Iaito workshop with the finest material and the best craftsmanship available today. This gives the special Iaito great durability and an air of authenticity. Perfectly weighted and perfectly balanced, Tozando Custom Iaito have the feel of shinken. Each one of our Iaito are constructed by master craftsmen with 10 years of swordmaking experience or longer. Neither non-Japanese labor nor the mass production system is applied on any of Tozando Iaito. And while some may have decorative elements, none of our Iaito are ornamental. They are all tools of the warrior arts, and they are used throughout the world by Deshi and Sensei alike.

In ordering a Tozando Custom Iaito, so as to truly make it "Your Iaito", you are free to select the type and color of saya, and the type of tsuba you would like. Please note that additional charges may apply to some selections. Despite of these characteristics, ordering the Tozando Custom Iaito is very easy. Make yourself proud to be the owner of such the prime made by the Japanese craftsman.
Blade, made of a light weight, reinforced zinc/aluminum alloy*.

Please allow from four to six weeks to craft your Custom Iaito. Handmade in Japan.
(Length 2.65 and 2.75 shaku may take approxiamtely three to four months for the production.)
Photo: Iaito with K015 Fuchi/Kashira, T049 Tsuba, M007 Menuki, Charo Saya, Cotton Uguisu Tsuka/Sageo, Suguha Hamon.

Recommended Tsuka and Blade Lengths for General IAIDO Practice
Height (cm)	150	155	160	165	170	175	180	185	190	195+
Recom. Blade length (Shaku)	2.2	2.25	2.3	2.35	2.4	2.45	2.5	2.55	2.6	2.65	2.7	2.75	2.8
Recom. Blade length (cm)	66.6	68.2	69.6	71.2	72.7	74.2	75.7	77.3	78.8	80.3	81.8	83.3	84.9
Recom. Tsuka length (Sun)	7.5	7.5	8	8.5	8.5	8.5	9	9	9	9.5	9.5	9.5	10
Recom. Tsuka length (cm)	22.7	22.7	24.2	25.8	25.8	25.8	27.3	27.3	27.3	28.8	28.8	28.8	30.3
* Please note that this is a recommended chart only. Please ask your Sensei for further advice. In general, female practitioners are recommended to choose a blade length 0.05 Shaku shorter than men.