Sorry guys but I have to go to the other side of the world. Been making them longer and better than europe ever thought of. I can do much more with my training and bokken than you can with your broadswords. A Katana is just so much lighter, faster and sharper.
I own a 18c. No Dachi that I practice with about 3 times a week in addition to practice with the bokken. This little jewel weighs in at just a bit under 4 pounds, is 5' 6" in length and will easily cut through all but heavy plate armor. It is fought very low so that all the power comes from the hips instead of the arms/shoulders.

Otherwise I carry an Oldtimer with a two inch blade that serves me very well. :smile:

Mike