Choosing a Shinken Length
Every sword style is different and you should always ask your
instructor what length blade you should use. We can recommend a
range of sword lengths for your height. We offer a blade
shortening service if you want a shinken shorter than the standard
lengths available.
| Height |
Avg Length |
Range |
Avg Length |
Range |
| 6' 6" |
31" |
30" to 32" |
2.6 Shaku |
2.5 to 2.7 Shaku |
| 6' 5" |
30" |
29" to 32" |
2.55 Shaku |
2.45 to 2.7 Shaku |
| 6' 4" |
30" |
29" to 32" |
2.55 Shaku |
2.45 to 2.65 Shaku |
| 6' 3" |
30" |
29" to 31" |
2.5 Shaku |
2.4 to 2.6 Shaku |
| 6' 2" |
29" |
28" to 31" |
2.45 Shaku |
2.35 to 2.6 Shaku |
| 6' 1" |
29" |
28" to 30" |
2.45 Shaku |
2.35 to 2.55 Shaku |
| 6' 0" |
28" |
27" to 30" |
2.4 Shaku |
2.3 to 2.5 Shaku |
| 5' 11" |
28" |
27" to 30" |
2.35 Shaku |
2.25 to 2.5 Shaku |
| 5' 10" |
28" |
27" to 29" |
2.35 Shaku |
2.25 to 2.45 Shaku |
| 5' 9" |
27" |
26" to 29" |
2.3 Shaku |
2.2 to 2.4 Shaku |
| 5' 8" |
27" |
26" to 28" |
2.25 Shaku |
2.15 to 2.35 Shaku |
| 5' 7" |
26" |
26" to 28" |
2.25 Shaku |
2.15 to 2.35 Shaku |
| 5' 6" |
26" |
25" to 27" |
2.2 Shaku |
2.1 to 2.3 Shaku |
| 5' 5" |
26" |
25" to 27" |
2.15 Shaku |
2.1 to 2.25 Shaku |
| 5' 4" |
25" |
24" to 27" |
2.15 Shaku |
2.05 to 2.25 Shaku |
| 5' 3" |
25" |
24" to 26" |
2.1 Shaku |
2 to 2.2 Shaku |
| 5' 2" |
24" |
24" to 26" |
2.05 Shaku |
2 to 2.15 Shaku |
| 5' 1" |
24" |
23" to 25" |
2.05 Shaku |
1.95 to 2.1 Shaku |
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