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| {{nihongo|'''Nodachi'''|野太刀|nodachi|field sword}}<ref name="SergeMol2003_p17"></ref> is a large two-handed traditionally made ] (nihonto)<ref></ref><ref></ref> used by the ] class of feudal Japan. Nodachi is the same type of sword as '']'' (large/great sword).<ref name="SergeMol2003_p17"/><ref></ref><ref name="ThomasConlan2003_p260"></ref> | |||
| == History and use == | |||
| During the late ] (1185–1333) samurai began to use extremely long swords,<ref></ref><ref name="ThomasConlan2003_p260"/> these nodachi had the same general appearance and design of a ''tachi'' though they are significantly longer. They primarily were used for status symbols of either skilled duelers, a swordmaker's example of skill, dueling in general, and while thought to perhaps be used to counter cavalry, such things were never proven. They were infrequently used for several reasons: | |||
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| * The blade was more difficult to forge compared to a normal-sized sword | |||
| * The nodachi required greater strength to properly wield | |||
| * Weapons such as the '']'' or '']'' were more effective by far when compared to any possible use of nodachi for anti-cavalry purposes, very much like the European counterpart '']''. | |||
| Nodachi were carried and also worn slung across the back,<ref>,</ref> as seen in period illustrations, this is distinctive because most Japanese swords such as the ], '']'', and ''tachi'' were worn at the waist or belt; however, it was not "drawn" from the back. The nodachi was more difficult to wield due to its size and weight. The length of the nodachi's hilt varied between twelve to thirteen inches (30 to 33 centimeters). The blade was usually around four feet (122 centimeters) long. Its cutting capability and range exceeded that of a katana, due to its weight and size. | |||
| In some ], ] being perhaps the best known example, over-sized weapons are used for training purposes. This is done to condition the martial artist to handle a normal-sized weapon more efficiently (e.g. in ] with the '']'', a heavy wooden sword). | |||
| The ] is one of the very rare schools of ] remaining that trains in the use of the Japanese long-sword (which they call ''choken''). | |||
| A variation of this sword was also used by ], a very skilled warrior and deadly with the nodachi. He is remembered principally for his duel with ], a famed swordsman of the time. | |||
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| ==References== | |||
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