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Rittersteel Japanese Swords
Great Katana Odachi:
An odachi, meaning "big/thick sword",
was a type of long Japanese sword. The term nodachi, or
"field sword", which refers to a different type
of sword, is often mistakenly used in place of odachi.
The character for o means "big" or
"great". The characters for da and chi are the
same as tachi, the older style of sword/mounts that predate
the katana. The chi is also the same character as katana
and the to in nihonto ("Japanese sword"), originally
from the Chinese character for a knife, dao.
To qualify as an odachi, the sword in question
must have a blade length of 3 shaku (90.9 cm) or more.
However, as with most terms in Japanese swords arts, there
is no exact definition of the size of an odachi.
The purpose of the odachi
can be categorized as follows:
As an offering to a shrine or gods. Some odachi
were dedicated with prayer to win a war, others were placed
in shrines as legendary swords from mythology.
As a weapon.
From explanations in old texts, such as Heike-monogatari,
Taihei-ki tell us that odachi were used by soldiers during
battles.
As a symbol for an army. Some odachi are too long for
practical use. They cannot be used in a battle but it
is said that they could have been used as a symbol of
an army, such as flags and spears.
As a trend during a certain period. Some samurai
swords were also used for ceremonies.
To show the swordsmith's
skill.
Used on the front lines of battle to cut through
the enemies horses legs. Mostly held by two people.
Most odachi were used for the first two reasons.
This odachi that we have procured from Rittersteel
is a fully functional sword of war. A fully sharpened
high carbon steel, full tang blade is sure to make any
odachi enthusiasts or practitioners eyes widen. Fully
leather wrapped, the tsuka is handmade out of wood and
wrapped in the traditional method by leather. The saya
of this huge samurai sword is also made out of wood and
covered in leather including the leather back strap.
Giant 67" Odachi Features:
Hand forged, sharpened, high carbon steel blade
Full tang
Wood tsuka bound with leather
Two red bell tassels attached to blackened steel pommel
Copper habaki
Blackened "double ring" steel tsuba
Wood saya covered in leather with leather backstrap
Made by Rittersteel
Fully Functional
Measurements:
Blade: 40"
Handle: 26"
Overall: 67"
Weight: 5.6 Lbs
You
must be 18 years or older to purchase this japanese swords.
Availability:
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Item
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Forge Suggested: $399.00
Our Low Price: $299.00
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