The Japanese foot, or shaku, is a unit of length that comes from the Chinese chi. Samurai Katana swords can be grouped in one of three categories according to the blade’s length and how it is mounted. The Three Lengths of the Katana The 3 Types of Katana Length side by side
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We will consider the types and the characteristics of the basic length, from the handle and scabbard to the blade’s edge, how this affects the Katana, and how to be able to choose a perfect Katana length. This article will discuss everything you need to know about the Katana length. However, most people don’t know that the Katana’s length is what makes it so powerful. It is highly recognizable and possibly the most distinguished sword and blade in the world.
The deadly curved sword of the Japanese Samurai is called the Katana.
Let us know how this purchase is going, and remember that you're required to do a review on that bad boy once you get it, with lotsa pics! Now see what you got yourself in to? :lol: As it was said, stock factory sizes will ultimately determine what you wind up with. That should leave you with just enough clearance to be 1/2" above the floor when you're slinging chunks and goo off of your blade from the politician you just rid this country of. Hold that booger right there and look at the measure to your index knuckle. When your shoulders are square, grab the yardstick with your hand at the 45* or so grip that will be naturally occurring anyway. Shake out your neck and shoulders, then stand at attention, while letting your measuring device slide up and down easily in your hand. It's an optimal measure anyway, and you'll wind up fudging it in reality in most cases.įor the nagasa, grab a yardstick or your tape measure, and hold either like your kat, pointed straight down and touching the floor. I figure that if there is any substantial difference, split that difference. Grab a ruler with the standard opposing 2 handed grip, but allow for a generous 2 finger widths between your hands. Measure from the table to the base of your hand, the center joint 'tween your wrist and palm. Try them both:Įlbow on the table, fingers pointed up. I can see the logic in both ways to figure this, but in the end, they only vary by a bit, if at all. Some say that's not as important as the overall ulna/radius length, including the elbow joint. OK, I don't know what size your hands are in reference to your frame. (I stole these measuring methods from Bluntsword, I believe. This is a great way to measure your particular OPTIMUM nagasa/tsuka: I saw your post and we went over this nagasa/tsuka length thing a while back, I just had to search to find it: It's sharp of you to ask as many questions as you need before spending even $300 on your kat. I really doubt you will find that you need something bigger. Start with a standard sword and basic training.
But the biggest mistake you can make is get a 29-30in blade with a 12-15in tsuka that will be too awkard to allow you to do the sword basics with. As long as the tsuka is big enough to fit your hands in a solid grip and have a two finger width between them then your fine. What I am saying is that if you get a standard 28in Nagasa 11in tsuka and can use it to an effective Batto, Kesagiri, Noto order then use it. 357 as your maximum for defensive gun accuracy (steady fire at 7 yards getting 10 rounds into a piece of binder paper). For Rifles the 223 and not the 7.62 is what soldiers use to achieve speed and accuracy. But the simple fact is the standard issue for many military pistols is 9mm. Even revolver fans try to push some large frame. People at the local range may try to sell you a 1911 or a large Frame Glock. In my experience training people in Real Sword use has been very close to my experience in teaching people defensive pistol shooting. The reason why the Gunto was 9 1/2in tsuka and 26in blades were due to the fact that the Japanese Military realized the Japanese sword had to be strong and fast if it were to be used in a fight with any kind of success.
A swords length depends on how you are going to use it. But lets see Iai and tameshigiri use with them. The Nodachi and O katana are little more in my experience than just swords people love to show off and say they have. The ones that are larger than that sit on a stand and never see real use. There are some that are 12in Tsuka and 29in Nagasa. The general length of most production Katana have 11in Tsuka and 28 in Nagasa.
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