Odachi or nodachi was a type of traditionally made Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Odachi are 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.
The blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel and clay tempered, both folding grains and hamon are clearly visible. The sword is well-balanced, it's battle ready.
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 Folded Steel
Saya Material : Hardwood
Handle Material : Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba : Iron, 80*81*4mm
Notes: 1) The sword will go with a free sword bag .
2) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
