Short Katana - The Word’s Most Favorite Sword, but Shorter

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Whether you are a collector of the bewildering world of Japanese swords or just starting to learn how great these products are, our collection of katanas will leave you mesmerized with the quality, building excellence, and range of use. Collectors, anime and manga lovers, professional chefs in fine-dining restaurants, and home cooks love these short swords for their high-quality features and razor-sharp blades with exceptional cutting precision. What is a Short Katana? Short katana is a smaller version of the world's most popular sword katana, dating back from samurai times. Even though there are some design variations, a katana is usually 41 inches long, with a blade length of 28 inches. Short katana is a smaller version of it. The width of the blade is somewhat less than 2 inches, and the average thickness is 0.24 inches. Short katana is sharp, and also has a few features that make it a true masterpiece. The ornamental details on the scabbard and hilt and the precise balance between a handle and blade, make a short katana a much loveable piece in every Japanese sword collection. Wakizashi - Is it a Short Katana? Wakizashi is often referred to as a short Katana, because it has a similar design as standard Katana, but the blade and entire swords are significantly shorter. Some people also called Wakizashi, a Katana companion, because the samurai and other warriors typically carried two swords with them - a long sword, Odachi or Katana, and a short one, Wakizashi or Tanto. Short Katana was practical for indoor combat or close combat style when using a long blade was impractical. The difference between standard Katana and Wakizashi is obvious in the hamon on the blade, single-edge blade style, curvature, and balance. Creating Wakizashi is similar to creating Katana, and it requires the same skills and precision. Wakizashi is typically one shaku long, which is about one foot, and it does come into the category of short swords. Standard Katana is almost double the size.