The Odachi, or (Nodachi) is a large two handed Japanese field sword. Ōdachi that were used as weapons often times were too long for a samurai to carry on their waists like normal swords and as such there were two methods for them to be carried. One method was to carry it on one's back. However, this was seen as impractical as it was impossible for the Samurai to draw it quickly. The other method was simply to carry the ōdachi by hand. Another alternative to this would be for the samurai carrying the ōdachi to have a follower to help him draw it. Ōdachi swordplay styles focused on downward cuts and different wields than those of normal swords. Each Odachi sword comes with its own scabbard.

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