{"id":9091,"date":"2020-06-10T13:45:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T13:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katanaswords.net\/?p=9091"},"modified":"2023-06-20T17:52:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:52:23","slug":"how-long-is-katana-sword","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katanaswords.net\/how-long-is-katana-sword\/","title":{"rendered":"How long is Katana sword [Blade and Tsuka Length]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Katana belongs to Nihonto (Japanese swords), which was carried by Samurai of ancient Japan. Samurai used these swords on the battlefield to attack the enemy and to defend themselves. Japanese Katanas are one of the landmarks of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n

Over time, Samurai swords<\/a> got evolved, and numerous types of Katana swords came into existence. These swords differed from each other in terms of features, and the most prominent feature was the length of the blade and handle.<\/p>\n

Before you run out and start buying your first Katana, it is important to know how long the Katana is and which length would fit your need the best. And you also check out the different parts of Katana<\/a> so you can choose katana that fit your need.<\/p>\n

Although the length of Japanese Katana swords<\/a> varies from sword to sword, the average length of most Katanas ranges from 60 to 100 cm (2-3 Shaku), Shaku is the Japanese unit of length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sword<\/strong><\/td>\nBlade Length<\/strong><\/td>\nHandle Length<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Katana<\/span><\/td>\n60 cm<\/span><\/td>\n30 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wakizashi<\/span><\/td>\n30-60 cm<\/span><\/td>\n30 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tachi<\/span><\/td>\n70 cm<\/span><\/td>\n30-60 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tanto<\/span><\/td>\n15-30 cm<\/span><\/td>\n30 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nagamaki<\/span><\/td>\n60 cm<\/span><\/td>\nSame length 60 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nodachi<\/span><\/td>\n90 cm<\/span><\/td>\n60-90 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Blade Length: Nagasa<\/h2>\n

The length of Katana sword from the blade end to its tip is called as Nagasa. This property, like other properties of Katana, distinguishes most of the swords. Just as mentioned earlier, the Katana is measured in terms of Shaku; one Shaku is equal to almost 30 cm.<\/p>\n

Historically a Shaku was a bit larger than today\u2019s unit, but for your ease and convenience, we are going to use the modern unit.
\nBefore jumping right to individual swords, below, we have broken down all the swords in three categories to give you an overview of Japanese Samurai.<\/p>\n