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It's personal preference 
Typically, the main difference between an 18" and 16.5" (all subject to khuk variations and mood of the kami of course) is that you generally get about +/-1/2" more blade and +/- 1" of handle on the 18" version. It doesn't sound like much, but it really changes the dynamic of the khuk.
For me, being an average height and build 5'10 175# on the athletic side, I like the 18" model. It gives me plenty of heft to do whatever I need to do, and the long handle lends itself to a number of great grips.
Conversely, our late great moderator Rusty was really keen on the 16.5" version. Rusty was a scrappy 5'4" dynamo (God rest ya). For his build, the 16.5" just fit him better.
Typically, the main difference between an 18" and 16.5" (all subject to khuk variations and mood of the kami of course) is that you generally get about +/-1/2" more blade and +/- 1" of handle on the 18" version. It doesn't sound like much, but it really changes the dynamic of the khuk.
For me, being an average height and build 5'10 175# on the athletic side, I like the 18" model. It gives me plenty of heft to do whatever I need to do, and the long handle lends itself to a number of great grips.
Conversely, our late great moderator Rusty was really keen on the 16.5" version. Rusty was a scrappy 5'4" dynamo (God rest ya). For his build, the 16.5" just fit him better.