Description:

Odachi or nodachi was a type of traditionally made Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Odachi is difficult to produce because their length makes traditional heat treatment more complicated: The longer a blade is, the more difficult (and expensive) it is to heat the whole blade to a homogeneous temperature, both for annealing and to reach the hardening temperature. The quenching process then needs a bigger quenching medium because uneven quenching might lead to warping the blade.

Hand Forged 1095 Steel Japanese Long Sword Features:

1095 high carbon steel. Full Tang. Clay tempered.
Battle ready, not just a collectible.
Traditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.
Perfect balance, comfortable grip.
Gives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).
Free engraving available.

Nodachi Specifications:

Overall Length:	135cm / 53"
Nagasa(Blade):	90cm / 35.4"
Tsuka(Handle):	40cm / 15.7"
Motohaba(width near habaki):	3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote):	2.3cm
Sori(curve):	3.2cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki):	7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):	3mm
Blade:	Maru, 1095 High Carbon Steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Iron, 80805mm

Notes:

The display stand and packing box aren't included.
The odachi for sale is 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
All our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths, the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.

Hand Forged Japanese Nodachi 1095 Steel Japanese Long Sword Iron Tsuba Full Tang Battle Ready Sharp