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Japanese Sword (Katana)

KATANA

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KATANA CLASSIFICATION - TIME / LENGTH

TIME

Kotou: These katana, hale from a style in Japan, that was popular between 400 and 1000 years ago. Possibly, being the oldest known shinken style, Kotou merged the end and beginning of two era's in Japan. These were the Heian Era and the Tensyou Era respectively.
Shintou: Between 240 to 400 years ago; the Shintou style of katana prevailed. It is the identifying style of the Edo Era in Japan.
Shin-shintou: At present, this is the closest relative to the present day sword. The Shin-shintou style was popular during the Meiji Restoration.
Gendaitou: This is simply the term for present age Japanese katana !

LENGTH

Katana: In terms of length, Katana are over 60cm (+/-2 shaku)
in blade length.
Wakizashi: Blade lengths, between 30cm (+/-1 shaku) and
60cm (+/-2 shaku) are usually classified as Wakizashi
Tanto: When the length of a blade is less than 30cm (+/-1 shaku),
it is classified as a tanto!

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