ōdachi

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An ōdachi or nodachi is a type of traditionally made Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The Chinese equivalent of this type of sword in terms of weight and length is the miaodao or the earlier zhanmadao, and the Western battlefield equivalent is the Zweihänder.

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Hiyoshimaru meets Koroku on Yahagibashi, showing nodachi or odachiHiyoshimaru meets Koroku on Yahagibashi, showing nodachi or odachi
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Ōdachi forged by Masaie, 14th century, Nanboku-chō period, Important SwordŌdachi forged by Masaie, 14th century, Nanboku-chō period, Important Sword
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    commonsimageA Tactical Katana Sword Made Very Well Commons
    commonsimageŌdachi forged by Masaie, 14th century, Nanboku-chō period, Important Sword Commons
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