No-dachi or O-dachi, the difference being length of handle and the length of blade. but there is also the original name and version of the katana, called the tachi that was very long and was used much like the katana.
It is their traditional weapon.
The Katana blade varies in size from 60-73 cm.
In the traditional forging process of a katana, typically around 15 to 16 folds are used to create the distinctive layered pattern on the blade.
The letters (characters) should be in Japanese and tell the history of that sword.
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There are swords that are known to be sharper than a Katana, such as the Damascus steel sword or the Ulfberht sword. These swords are crafted using different techniques and materials that can create a sharper edge than that of a traditional Katana.
The specifications of a cold steel Katana have varied over time. The standard modern Katana is 23 1/2 inches long and every one of them has a curved blade.
Katana was the name for the sword.
katana, defiantly katana and it is sharper
its a samurai-type katana, so its about six feet
my katana weighs about 3.8 pounds my katana weighs about 3.8 pounds while the original answerer's katana might weigh 3.8 pounds, a practical katana would weight about 2.5 pounds or less. (there are 3 pound ones out there, but that's usually considered too heavy). ......................................................................... The weight of authentic katana is very similar to Euro medieval swords. Most of them are between 2.0 to 3.0 lbs. What I will say is the weight of katana sword varies according to its size.
well, for combat, a shorter katana allows for greater mobility. the only reason it'd be long is for the reach or extra weight, but if you want those just get a Naginata(i personally like these). but as for design, i think it'd have a nice look to it, though make sure to get a full tang katana no matter what as for decorative katana's i found this interesting also, though i think it's just the blade, if i could i would get a diff. sheath, and hand guard