John C Posted June 22 Report Posted June 22 Thought this was interesting. The Japanese delegation that went to the US in 1860 to celebrate the 1858 Harris treaty. Taken by Mathew Brady. What struck me was the size of the the circled sword. Looks like a two-handed tachi? Or just long katana? The sword on the far right isn't small either. John C. 3 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted June 22 Report Posted June 22 If memory serves me correctly, large swords were popular in that period among certain sword schools. 4 Quote
Geraint Posted June 22 Report Posted June 22 Dear All. John's memory does serve, a thread here that discusses these, All the best. 5 Quote
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