The measurement unit shaku will be explained later on in this post. However, swords with a blade length over 2 shaku (61 cm/23.9 in) can already be classified as a katana. Traditionally its length is measured in shaku. Overall length 106 cm, meaning whoever carried this sword must have been well over 6 foot tall, a giant by comparison. The average total length of a katana is 105 cm/41.3 inches (3.5 shaku). The scabbard is in very good condition, showing excellent age and the majority of the black enamel remaining. The blade has no chips but does have some black surface rust spots. The black enamel scabbard retains the suspension rings for hanging and small style drag. Has tropical leather coverings including on the grip and a leather and wooden scabbard. There is light in and out wear, however the majority of the blade is free of wear and bright and clean, with a slight bend to end tip. Details Maker: Seki Armoury Forged Overall Length: 970.0 mm Blade Length: 555.0 mm Blade Width (at guard): 30.0 mm Scabbard: Type 98, steel and brass. While the modern shaku comes out to exactly 11. Typical WWII Imperial Japanese Army style. Before America standardized the length of a foot in 1959, it ranged anywhere from 9.8 (25 cm) to 13.4 inches (34 cm). The grip wrapping and menuki are cast-formed. Höller of Solingen with 'thermometer' logo/trademark. Blade is 26.25 inches long, with an overall length of 36.25 inches. The slightly curved nickel blade is 92 cm long and is maker marked to F. The langet shows a mid 1930's era gilded German eagle and swastika with stylised wreath, decorations etc. The sword features the classic low profile dove's head pommel, featuring a wire wrapped black composite grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylised and decorative gilded brass back strap and 'p' shaped guard. The 26 1.4 inch cutting edge blade (excludes habaki) is in overall good condition, with straight hamon still showing quite clearly. 1889 Pattern dove’s head pattern sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1935-45. Condition: new,Black & White Tassel for Samurai Sword Gunto Katana Material : man-made Fiber Length:70cm,Weight:50g Note: The knife handle in the picture is not included Customers also search.
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