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The wide blade was useful for decorative etching. The wide blade was also used for attacking rather than the point of the blade. This weapon was varied in size, being anywhere from 10–28 in (250–710 mm) in length. It was often carried in place of a knife or larger sword.
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torii-zori (華表反り) – curvature (sori) of the blade in which the center of the curve lies roughly in the center of the blade resembling the horizontal bar of torii. [36] tōsu (刀子) – an ancient (jokotō) very short knife with blade length (nagasa) of 10 cm (3.9 in) or less. [54] [55]
Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 cm (18 to 31 in) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70 cm (28 in) blade-length would weigh about 700 to 900 g (1.5 to 2.0 lb). [20] There are also larger two-handed versions used by ancient and medieval armies and for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts.
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At the transition between the blade and hilt, decorations are often found, and they are made of silver or brass. [5] These decorations are of traditional or religious significance in most cases. The blades are about 35 cm (14 in) long, at the widest point about 10 cm (3.9 in) wide and the sword has a total length of about 60 cm (24 in).