Yes.
if you mean the spirit the spirit is either in ichigos head or turns into the sword. if you're talking about the sword itself the original zangetsu (from rukias power) broke while ichigo was fighting byakuya. then it became weak. ichigo then under went training with urahara and ichigo recieved a new stronger zangetsu.
The best place to find a Tensa Zangetsu replica is trueswords.com. It is about 63' total, from the tip of the blade to the bottom of the hilt. This sword is beautifully made and is almost exactly like the sword from the anime. trueswords.com/ichigo-bankai-sword-inspired-anime-tensa-zangetsu-p-2556.html
Ichigo's sword, Zangetsu, is big because it reflects his unique fighting style and the immense spiritual power that he possesses. The size of the sword allows him to deliver powerful and wide-reaching attacks, making it an effective weapon in battle against spiritual beings. Additionally, the design of the sword aligns with his role as a Soul Reaper and helps to distinguish his character in the series.
Yeah he fought Tensa Zangetsu for a little bit and then fought HIchigo and Tensa Zangetsu combined
A zanpaktou is the blade or sword, like ichigo's is zangetsu, or Renji's is zabimaru.
In the Shikai form of Zangetsu, the sword is as tall as Ichigo, but in Bankai, the sword actually shrinks. There has been no official released figure of the sword length.
Ichigo's sword is called Zangetsu. It looks like a big knife. In that state it is already in its shikai. It can shoot a Getsuga Tenshou, which is a bolt of reiastu that he shoots from his sword. His bankai is called Tensa Zangetsu. It increases his strength and agility and makes his clothes change. In his bankai, Zangestu changes to a long thin sword that had hilt guard that lookes kind-of like a swastika. It can fire a black Getsuga Tenshou. (Gestuga Tenshou: the shock from the heavenly fangs of the moon.)
Ichigo's sword is called Zangetsu. It looks like a big knife. In that state it is already in its shikai. It can shoot a Getsuga Tenshou, which is a bolt of reiastu that he shoots from his sword. His bankai is called Tensa Zangetsu. It increases his strength and agility and makes his clothes change. In his bankai, Zangestu changes to a long thin sword that had hilt guard that lookes kind-of like a swastika. It can fire a black Getsuga Tenshou. (Gestuga Tenshou: the shock from the heavenly fangs of the moon.)
Each sword in the anime has its own name. The main name for these swords though is bankai. Some of the other names are Zangetsu, Shinsou, and Fujikujaku.
You will find the beginning of the fight with Tensa Zangetsu in episode 302 and guess you could follow the to be continued form there. Hope my answer was helpful. But does anyone know where Grimmjow fights Ichigo in his released form.
The best replica of the sword is about 63' in total or 5 ft 3. But compared to Ichigo's actual size I would say that it is about average for a Katana
shikai - zangetsu : really big zanpakuto but not so strong (made by refined steel) bankai - tensa zangetsu : really tiny but can cut trough steel and titanium (made by black diamond) 3rd release - juha getsu : double wielding zanpakuto and stronger than before (made by unknow because it's really new and have seen in latest manga)