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A sharp AF, 16th century, Shinogi-Zukuri style katana sure to easily satisfy your inner Samurai's piercing and dismembering needs.
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First: This is not a Tachi! Expect blade length to be approximately 24". This is typical for an early 16th century katana.
This Katana is also distinguished by its type of blade:
This Katana is also distinguished by its type of blade:
- Shinogi-Zukuri is the most common blade shape for Japanese katana that provides both speed and cutting power. It features a distinct yokote: a line or bevel that separates the finish of the main blade and the finish of the tip. Shinogi-zukuri was originally produced after the Heian period.
- The length of the katana blade varied considerably during the course of its history. In the late 14th and early 15th centuries, katana blades tended to have lengths between 70 and 73 centimetres (27 1⁄2 and 28 3⁄4 in). During the early 16th century, the average length dropped about 10 centimetres (4 in), approaching closer to 60 centimetres (23 1⁄2 in). By the late 16th century, the average length had increased again by about 13 centimetres (5 in), returning to approximately 73 centimetres (28 3⁄4 in).