Norimitsu Odachi: This Giant 15th Century Japanese Sword Remains An Enigma! - Collective Spark

The Odachi Masayoshi forged by bladesmith Sanke Masayoshi, dated 1844. The blade length is 225.43 cm and the tang is 92.41 cm. © Artanisen / Wikimedia Commons

Norimitsu Odachi: This Giant 15th Century Japanese Sword Remains An Enigma!

The Odachi was a type of Japanese sword used by ancient Samurai. Odachi swords were more ceremonial weapons since it was complicated for the wielder to draw the weapon