Toyama Ryu Batto Do
Konjaku Kioi Dojo
(Ancient and Modern Fighting Spirit Dojo)

5980 66th St N Suite M
St Petersburg FL 33709
Email: info@toyama-ryu.com
Phone: 727-329-9679

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2006 Sword Testing

We tested a record number of 52 different swords at the Konjaku Kioi Toyama Ryu Dojo 2006 testing. The ratings are compiled from a panel of nine judges from the dojo. We started at 1 pm and did not finish until 3 am. Every sword is different and everyone has their own opinion about what they like. We put a rating from 1 to 10 for how well the swords looked, felt, and cut.

If we don't have your sword / swords rated or you thing we had a bad example, we will be glad to rank them. Contact me at info@toyamaryu.org to discuss when testing can be arranged.

Details of Ranking Categories

Shinken Katana Sorted Ratings

Iaito Katana Sorted Ratings

Shinken Wakizashi Sorted Ratings

Iaito Wakizashi Sorted Ratings

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