How to measure curved blades ?

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Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Jasper,


I do not think that Fernando meant the slightly wavy edges of a Flamberg when he was talking about curved blades.



Best,
Michael

flamberge ? of course not, this was my (Dutch) Joke.
please see

http://japaneseswordindex.com/measure.htm

The Nagasa is the length of the blade, measured in a straight line with a 90 degree angle at the cross.
The same method is done for European curved blades.
the sori length in Europe is called THE BOW.
also the postition of the max BOW is important to describe the curve.

hope all clear.
Jasper