Hand Forged 55inch Nodachi Japanese Samurai Long Sword Combined Material 1095 Steel+Folded Steel Iron Tsuba

Description:
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 odachi, a revered weapon in samurai culture, was not only a tool of war but also a symbol of prestige among samurai families during various historical periods, including the Heian period, Kamakura period, and Muromachi period. Its complexity in production reflects the advancements in Japanese arts, where composite materials and traditional forging techniques resulted in a final product of remarkable high strength. During the Edo period, under the Tokugawa shogunate, the odachi's role evolved alongside the flourishing of practices like Zen Buddhism and the tea ceremony, embedding it deeply into the cultural fabric of the time. Even as Japan modernized during the Meiji Restoration, the odachi remained a testament to the era when the imperial court and famous samurai rose to power, leaving a lasting legacy.

Features:

• 1095 folded 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:

Notes:

1. Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
2. 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.