The kissaki (point) is not allowed to touch the floor and should be +/- 5 cm with an 15 to 15 degrees angle above the ground. This will, of course, with a new Iaito, especially if you have trained before with a bokken, will take some time to get used to it.Ī body and arm length are often in good proportion and with choosing an Iaito, you can hold the Iaito in one hand loosely to your body in a neutral standing position.
Nukitsuke (unsheating) and Noto (returning the sword to the saya/sheath) are good techniques where you can immediately see if a length is correct. The length is important so your techniques can be performed smoothly and decisively.
An Iaito with the correct proportion often already has a good balance so make sure that you can choose the right length, an option a good forge will offer. To get your techniques, of Iaido waza, faster at a higher level, it is essential you have an Iaito with a correct length so you can perform the basic techniques and kata well. Already said many times but safety first, disassemble your Iaito, check it carefully and be assured that the Tsuka has two Mekugi. You will not be able to concentrate very well with an Iaito that is loose in the Saya, has bad balance or is of poor quality.
This kind of thing will often be allright with a Japanese Iaito. This includes the right balance, ito wrap, tsuka shape, mounting quality and of course the length of your blade and tsuka (handle). If you are considering to purchase an Iaito than some are aspects of great importance.
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