Changes

In Shoho 2, (1645 a.C.) "The Order Regarding Dai-Sho Katana and Hair Style"

In Shoho 2, (1645 a.C.) "The Order Regarding Dai-Sho Katana and Hair Style"

fixed the maximum length of katana to be 2 shaku and 8 to 9 sun  

fixed the maximum length of Katana to be 2 shaku and 8 to 9 sun  

(84.84 cm - 87.87 cm), and wakizashi to be 1 shaku and 8 to 9 sun  

(84.84 cm - 87.87 cm), and Wakizashi to be 1 shaku and 8 to 9 sun  

(54.54 cm - 57.57 cm).

(54.54 cm - 57.57 cm).

In Kanbun 8 (a.d 1668) the Tokugawa Shogunate issued the famous Muto Rei,  

In Kanbun 8 (a.d 1668) the Tokugawa Shogunate issued the famous Muto Rei,