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	Odachi Samurai Sword - MWArt.com
		Odachi Samurai Sword is 67" long, features a traditional hand braided leather wrap a flened steel tsuba and pommel along with beautiful red tassels.
		Odachi Samurai Sword features high carbon steel blade which is hand pounded and forged over hot coals, using many of the original techniques passed down through the generations of ancient sword smiths.
		Some odachi were too long for practical use and could not be used in a battle, therefore they were used just as a symbol.
	www.mwart.com /xq/ASP.product/pid.1500/qx/odachi-samurai-sword.htm (180 words)

	Extremely Sharp:Naginata Spear and the Odachi
		30295B-An Odachi translates to "big/thick sword" and was a type of long sword used in Japan.
		The Odachi, sometimes is incorrectly referred to as a nodachi sword or no-dachi.
		Our Odachi is 68 inches long with a 50 inch carbon steel blade and a blood groove on the blade.
	www.extremely-sharp.com /es/catalog/30295.html (178 words)

	Silvermane.com - Odachi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Odachi features a traditional hand-braided leather-wrapped grip, a flened steel tsuba and pommel, and beautiful red tassels.
		The scabbard on this odachi is hand-made from wood and wrapped in brown leather.
		The Odachi's high-carbon steel blade is hand-pounded and forged over hot coals, using many of the original techniques passed down through the generations of ancient swordsmiths.
	www.silvermane.com /swords_eastern_odachi.html (185 words)

	JAANUS / taruki kouzou　垂木構造
		In taruki kouzou a strut resembling a king post, odachi おだち (udatsu 卯立) or munezuka 棟束, resting upon a longitudinal timber plate, jimune 地棟 or tsukabumi 束踏, was used to support the ridge purlin munagi 棟木 directly.
		The strut odachi was stabilized by a rectangular frame, shaped like a Shinto gate torii 鳥居, comprised of horizontal tie beams tsunagibari 繋梁 connected to flanking verticals called *toriizuka 鳥居束 'gate posts'.
		There were usually three struts odachi: one at the center of the building's longitudinal section, though this was sometimes omitted in smaller structures, and one supporting each end of the ridge purlin.
	www.aisf.or.jp /~jaanus/deta/t/tarukikouzou.htm (379 words)

	The Tachi - What's the real difference? - NetSword Discussion Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		For the Japanese samurai, the odachi serves two primary purposes, one in which the weapon is used as a line breaker, and the other in which the weapon is used as a symbol.
		Usually for the latter, the Odachi is mounted on what you might call a 'mobile-shrine' accompanied by shrine maidens and priests as a representation of an army.
		Was the odachi ever used somewhat in the same fashion as a katana/diato, being held in the sash and worn by it's wielder, or was it simply too large for this and therefore rarely seen?
	netsword.com /cgi-bin/ubbmisc.cgi?action=findthread&forum=Forum9&number=9&thisthread=000515&go=older (1019 words)

	Looking for odachi (4 shaku length or longer), Iaito, bokken, and/or shinai - Kendo World Forums
		...yeah...I bought the Rittersteel odachi from www.dragonsedge.biz (the product review is mine ^_^) and its a nice piece to have and show off, but as far as practicality for practice is concerned...don't get that one.
		The Rittersteel odachi is a carbon spring steel and has a heavy wobble in it.
		Odachi were more often used as a symbol of an army, an intimidation weapon, or a gift to the gods at shrines...but when they were used, it was a sight.
	www.kendo-world.com /forum/showthread.php?t=2757 (862 words)

	Odachi - WikiMartialArts
		To qualify as an ōdachi the sword in question must have a blade length of 3 shaku (90.9 cm) or more, however, as with most terms in Japanese sword arts, there is no exact definition of the size of an ōdachi.
		The odachi has been used in various ways, but generally it was utilized as a ceremonial object.
		The odachi is mark of a swordsmith's skill and because of this, it was usually offered to the gods by placing it on a shrine as a sign of gratitude.
	wikimartialarts.org /main/index.php/Odachi (226 words)

	E-Budo.com - Difference "nodachi" vs. "odachi"
		Odachi might be something different to a Nodachi as the a broadsword might be something different to a longsword.
		I know of one old, traditional ryu, for example, that uses the term odachi for the standard katana that others might refer to as a daito, while others use the term to describe the nodachi or another really big sword, the chokuto.
		Among those schools that use odachi to refer to their standard long swords, they will usually use kodachi rather than shoto or wakizashi to refer to their short swords.
	www.e-budo.com /forum/showthread.php?t=27095 (401 words)

	Odachi Giant Samurai Sword
		The Odachi, sometimes incorrectly referred to as a nodachi sword or no-dachi features a traditional hand braided leather wrap a flened steel tsuba and pommel along with beautiful red tassels.
		The scabbard on this odachi sword is hand made from wood, and covered in leather as shown.
		Odachi Giant Samurai swords high carbon steel blade is hand pounded and forged over hot coals, using many of the original techniques passed down through the generations of ancient sword smiths.
	www.knightsedge.com /swords/odachi-samurai-sword.htm (338 words)

	Odachi Giant Samurai Sword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is believed the first Odachi appeared in the 5th century.
		Some Odachi were dedicated with prayer to win a war, others were placed in Shrines as legendary swords from mythology.
		They cannot be used in a battle but it is said that they could have been used as a symbol of an army, such as flags and spears.
	dragonsedge.biz /product_info.php/products_id/416 (271 words)

	Bleach Forums - Volume 30: Rainy Days Never Stay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		At the same time, Ichigawa brought the odachi around again and managed to slice into Kira’s shoulder just as he was distracted, albeit rather superficially as Kira managed to stop the blade’s path from severing his arm with his pistol.
		Knocking aside the odachi with another clang, Kira brought his gun to bear on the shinigami before him as he shoved a bullet into the chamber with his other hand.
		Hobbling, Ichigawa swung the odachi wildly and knocked away three bullets with one blow before more took its place with astonishing speed, the steady rapid-fire crack of the pistol resounding through the air as Ichigawa was forced into an immobile position.
	www.bleachforums.com /showthread.php?t=9468 (10506 words)

	Ritter Steel Braided Leather Collection
		The Odachi, sometimes incorrectly referred to as a nodachi sword or no-dachi features a traditional hand braided leather wrap a flened steel tsuba and pommel along with beautiful red tassels.
		The RitterSteel® Odachi Giant Samurai swords high carbon steel blade is hand pounded and forged over hot coals, using many of the original techniques passed down through the generations of ancient sword smiths.
		The overall length of the odachi samurai sword is an incredible 67" long!
	www.thesteelsource.com /html/r2042.htm (216 words)

	: Japanese American National Museum Collections
		Ink portraits of two men, Kenichi Maehara (frontal) and Kinzaemon Odachi (three-quarters view).
		Right portrait of Kinzaemon Odachi, 54 year-old President of Tenrikyo in Hilo, Hawaii, originally from Kagoshima, Japan.
		All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in this collection must be submitted to the Hirasaki National Resource Center at the Japanese American National Museum (hnrc@janm.org).
	www.janm.org /collections/online/tag/subject/odachi/97.106.2AO (369 words)

	Extremely Sharp--Odachi 61" 1060 Carbon Steel<
		Legend has it that this blade was be able to cut a man and horse in half.
		Odachi's (known as The Great Sword) were oversized swords made in the Katana form.
		Odachi's were used as an offering to the god, dedicated towards the winning of a war.
	www.extremely-sharp.com /es/catalog/10124.html (158 words)

	Odachi Giant Samurai Sword - SW264
		If you have shopped here, or are into Japanese Swords, then you probably know what an Odachi is. It's not a NOdachi or Kodachi, as many people mispronounce the names of these huge swords.
		It is believed the first Odachi appeared in the 5th century.
		Some Odachi were dedicated with prayer to win a war, others were placed in Shrines as legendary swords from mythology.
	swordsofmight.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=179 (313 words)

	Kodachi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As the prefix "o-" means great/long, it follows that the opposite end of this length spectrum of the tachi is the odachi.
		Two Kodachi were sometimes carried in one scabbard, one with the handle fittings, the second hidden as the bottom of the scabbard.
		These kodachi had a single customized scabbard that caused them to resemble an odachi when sheathed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kodachi (505 words)

	myArmoury.com - Odachi
		Odachi became sentimental to me by using a practice version and adapting to how the sword felt...
		As for the historical use of the Odachi....
		I would think the second, since by European standerds of proportation, the Japanese sword is a short blade on a long haft, and an Odachi would be espeically long by Japanese standards.
	www.myarmoury.com /talk/viewtopic.php?p=48178 (5346 words)

	For the Masamune lovers and fans of large swords... - Page 2 - Advent Children.forums
		Here's a website that has lots of information, and a ton of pictures concerning the odachi, a large katana like weapon, and the type of blade wielded by my master.
		Regardless, there is no set in stone length that an odachi is, generally anything longer than 3 shaku is classified as such.
		A 6 foot long odachi is an odachi, so is the massive Norimitsu odachi which is twice the length of the masamune.
	www.adventchildren.net /forums/showthread.php?p=673746 (549 words)

	Odachi (Nodachi) Giant 68 inch Sword - WG-268-68C
		The scabbard on this odachi sword is hand made from wood, which is painted in high gloss dark brown liquid finish paint.
		The Odachi measures an extraordinary 5 feet 8 inches overall with a full tang blade that measures 40" long which continues an extra 21 inch into the handle.
		The diameter of the steel tsuba is 4 inch and it is hand made.
	www.swordsswords.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=496 (249 words)

	Sephiroth's sword.A katana or not? - Page 2 - Advent Children.forums
		The difference between Odachi and Nodachi is kind of hard to tell, because at least I've never find any solid info about it.
		BUT in both Nodachi and Odachi there is very big hilt, (at least the ones I've seen) and Sephiroths sword has somewhat like regular katanas hilt.
		a no-dachi has a larger hilt and the masamune is to thin to be classed as an odachi.
	forums.adventchildren.net /showthread.php?p=2765339 (1240 words)

	YouTube - Owari Kan Ryu Odachi
		The Odachi kata of the Owari Kan ryu...
		The Odachi kata of the Owari Kan ryu demonstrated in front of Nagoya Castle on May 5th, 2006.
		odachi kenjutsu owari kan ryu koryu bujutsu martial arts sword (more) (less)
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=XsfNuzJYBng (143 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Their favorite swords are paired, being either the katana and wakizashi, or the odachi and kodachi.
		At ninth level the Kendoka is able to use a sword in each hand without penalty, but only with the katana and wakizashi, or the odachi and kodachi.
		The Kendoka only recieves his Kendo and Kenjutsu art with the katana and wakizashi, or the odachi and kodachi.
	www.textfiles.com /rpg/cl-kendo.d&d (701 words)

	Marktplaats.nl > Odachi Giant Samurai Sword - Sport en Fitness - Vechtsporten en Zelfverdediging (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Some Odachi are too long for practical use.
		They cannot be used in a battle but it is said that they could have been used as a symbol of an army, such as flags and spears.
		NOTE: Most Odachi were used for reason a) and b).
	sport.marktplaats.nl /vechtsporten-en-zelfverdediging/86283592-odachi-giant-samurai-sword.html (273 words)

	Ridiculous Odachi - SwordArts Forums
		Yeah, that "biggest known Odachi" was a temple sword.
		I believe all Odachi were huge temple swords, and this is what distinguishes them from Nodachi.
		Given the proper Kanji, 'Odachi' is probably the most appropriate term that everyone can agree on.
	www.swordarts.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=1293 (991 words)

	jodo
		First, if you have experience, have observed your instructor, watched Matsui Kenji`s video or the videos of Shimizu and Kuroda on this website, you will observe that the Odachi (long sword) is sometimes gripped one-handed.
		Kasumi Shinto Ryu is more free, and removes the reliance of always gripping the long sword with both hands.
		Currently, Kaminoda Sensei is the Shihan, and he is known to refer to this set of kata as "Yattsu no Odachi, Yottsu no Kodachi" (八つの大太刀、四つの小太刀).
	www.shindomusoryu.com /kenjutsu.htm (761 words)

	FightingArts.com Forums: info on the o katana
		Probably nodachi or odachi would be recognized easily enough.
		A sword qualifies as an Odachi once its blade is 3 shaku or 91 cm long.
		though you risk mistaking it for an odachi which also directly translates to "big sword".(or thick sword) So basically due to its specifications you can still simply call it a katana.
	www.fightingarts.com /ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Number=15902946 (364 words)

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