![]() ![]() So without a saya my katana weighs around 1000 grams (2.2 lbs). Unlike most katanas mine does not have a Bo-Hi. There is one more important detail I have to mention. So, a 9260 blade would be 10% heavier than a 1095 steel blade. While 1095 steel has a density of 7.85 g/cm³, 9260 steel has a density of around 8.7 g/cm³. Here is a short comparison between 1095 high carbon steel and 9260 spring steel. Thus, the total length of my katana is 101 cm (39.8 in).įurthermore, the blade is forged from 1095 steel. The tsuka (handle) adds another 30 cm (11.8 in) on top of that. The length of the blade is ~71 cm (28 in). Now I will give you concrete information on the weight of my katanas.įirst of all, here are the technical details. I always tell these guys that katana aren’t particularly heavy, but for their blade size, the European equivalents were around 200 g (0.45 lbs) lighter. That makes me argue with them from time to time.Īs mentioned before the average katana weighs around 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs). I sometimes hear people say that katanas are very heavy swords. This makes the gap between European and Japanese sword even larger. Thus, a katana is a double-handed sword with the blade length of a European single-handed sword.īesides that, samurai swords were forged from a way different steel called pig iron. On the contrary to European swords, katanas have a way longer grip. Yeah, unfortunately, that is completely wrong. Let me show you the weight difference between a medieval sword and a katana.Īs the Japanese swords have a similar blade length than medieval one-handed swords, they should have the same mass. Weight Comparison: Katana vs Medieval Sword Whereof 70 cm (27.5 in) is the length of the blade. On average a katana is 100 cm (39 in) long. Last, but not least is the length of the sword. Additionally, a katana with a Bo-Hi is not nearly as heavy. Some katanas have a smaller and lighter tsuba (guard) for example. There are many different materials that can be used for the various components. There are many different steel types, which (significantly) influence the mass of a katana.Īnother component that greatly influences the weight of the katana are the parts used for building it. Of utmost importance for the weight of the sword is the steel used for the blade. The total mass of a katana depends on many different factors. ![]() The scabbard adds another 100-200 grams (0.22 to 0.45 lbs) on top of that. On average a katana weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs). The mass of a katana without saya (scabbard) ranges between 900 g and 1400 g (2 lbs to 3.1 lbs). The weight of the katana differs from sword to sword. Weight Comparison: Katana vs Medieval Sword.INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Case, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support CategoryĪttributed to Hizen Kunihiro (肥前国広: Unsigned)Ĭutting Edge Length : 75.5 cm ( 29.7 inches) Morioka province (Today’s Iwate prefecture)Ĭutting Edge Length: 70.0 cm ( 27.5 inches) INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support Category INCLUDED : Koshirae Mounting, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support CategoryĬutting Edge Length: 72.4 cm ( 28.5 inches)Įarly Nanbokucho Period (Early-Mid 14th century)Īttributed to Osafune Hidemitsu (長船秀光 : Unsigned)īizen Province (Today’s Okayama prefecture)Ĭutting Edge Length: 65.1 cm (25.6 inches) Higo province (Today’s Kumamoto prefecture)Ĭutting Edge Length: 66.0 cm (26.0 inches) Late Nanbokucho period- O-Ei era (late 14th-early 15th century) USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Hong Kong, France, Australia Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. Yamato Province (Today’s Nara prefecture)Ĭutting Edge Length: 69.9 cm (27.5 inches) INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support CategoryĪpproximately 700 years old (late Kamakura period) *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed. USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, Hong Kong, France, Australia There might be delay in shipment depending on countries. ![]()
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