wow. That's so..... sad. it's not a bad sword but even at 450 it's a bit much. If it were just 10 cheaper than the great sword at it's low price i would look into it a bit more than wow that's not the brightest idea.
Damn, that thing is huge, if the handle of the blade was just twenty centimeters shorter, yet with blade and handles weight evenly distributed I'd most likely buy one, I wonder if the people in change of the site selling this product could do a custom job, would they?
@attackoftherandom lol. during battles it was used to fold enemies. imagine someone getting hit with that but instead of getting sliced their whole body folds sorta like how clothes fold but just a person folding. it would actually damage your spine alot from just doing that.
@niterazor said "[...] cut off the legs of the horses [...] Sounds pretty sick, I know, but that's the way it was."
As opposed to cutting the legs of human being? Are you that kind of moron that will support all form of violence and depravity as long ans 'no animals were hurt'?
I don't see what is so sick about this. To kill the horseman you have to get him off his horse first. Fuck off!
hey sooo im trying to decide on whether to get the Emperor Katana or the Warrior Katana from Cold Steel. In your opinon, which do you think is better for cutting ability, holding an edge and overal qualitly? please comment back or message me
After reading all the comments to this vid, all I see are arguments about whether it's a nodachi, an odachi or a nagamaki. SO... I'mma post some useful info.
I own this blade myself, and although the method used in forging the blade is nowhere near historically accurate, that isn't what Cold Steel is known for. They make no pretense of manufacturing for collectors; their products are made for quality and effectiveness above all else.
This thing delivers for damn sure. The 1055 high-carbon steel blade is apparently spring-tempered and comes with an absolutely deadly edge straight out of the box. As mentioned, it's mono-tempered, so no folded steel or hamon, but that doesn't affect its ability to perform.
The blade is very solid and a bit heavier than a traditionally-crafted piece would be, but is still surprisingly light for its size and handles quite well. It cuts 3" pine branches as though they were tissues and so far mine hasn't sustained more than a scratch from doing so. If you're used to smaller tachi or Western swords it feels a little strange to wield at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly.
As a result, cheaper models are likely to have the tsuka crack or break right off below the tang if you hit something too hard with them, which is dangerous for a whole mess of reasons. This is by far the best quality you'll find in a piece like this- the comparatively higher pricetag is well worth the superior quality. Just make sure to take care of the blade and oil it properly, because high-carbon steel is prone to rusting.
This is also the ONLY weapon of its type I've been able to find anywhere that has a full tang. There are a few cheaper models out there with partial tangs but I'd stay away from those if I were you guys- the length of this weapon's tsuka gives the wielder a tremendous amount of leverage, but also results in the tsuka being subjected to high amounts of shear.
the issue with nagamaki vs. nodachi/odachi is that the former term is a specific one, whereas the later is a general category. I.e. a nagamaki is a nodachi but a nodachi is not necessarily a nagamaki. That being said if you wanted to be as accurate as possible you would refer to this as a nagamaki.
@qwerty474 nodachi handle is proportionate to the blade. its a minie nagamaki. kina like a short spear version. i should know i own a real nodachi. lol
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just remember to never buy swords under 1000$. And always see making process such as forging/ materials etc...and if the info is not showed always ask for info.
Anyway some sword making companies in that site appeared to be good.
But remember, better the amount of money you have the better the sword...
The best katanas are made by welding high carbon steel around a core of softer lower carbon steel, and then tempering the blade so that the edge is hard, keeps a better edge but is brittle, and the back of the blade is softer so the sword can flex. That way the sword keeps an edge but it wont snap. And yes soggoth666 all quality weapons are high carbon steel not stainless, which is far to hard and brittle and would snap if used in combat.
seing as how samurai's are no longer existent, then it doesnt really matter, besides, samurai/ninja swords were originally made by Tamahagane. which is now extremely rare.
Tamahagane is not something rare at all - masters making swords of it are. It can be produce artificially as a proper mix of magnetite, marcassite and hematite. We have today (by far) a better understanding of metallurgy than any smith in history. What is awesome is that they mastered high technology without knowledge of chemistry and cristallography.
you kinda just corrected yourself :o they only make so much tamahagane ever so many years to reserve its uniqueness, and its said that no manmade blade to this day can come even close to hatori hanzo's swords. and the only metal he used was tamahagane. and if tamahagane isnt rare then why dont we use such a usefull metal in other things hmm? :D
so what do you recommend? 've heard that high carbon steel is easier to keep sharp, although it rust's, but i'm not sure i'm still quite new at the weapons hobby...
well a samurai blade is a cobination of both high and low carbon
they somehow heat the sharp edge of the blade and leave the rest , so if the blade bends the whole blade doesnt snap ,the edges crack leaving the blade flexible ,hard to explain
Well, I will, as a typical Youtuber, go into detail about the "Long Handle" There are two types of Japanese "Great Swords": The Odachi and the Nodachi Because of the similarity in the names, both of them are often confused with each other - They both are very similar, but the main difference is in the Blade-Handle Scale
The Nodachi has a longer handle than the other - About 3/5 to 3/4 of the entire sword length. It is considered as a longer-bladed naginata or a sword-like spear The Odachi's handle is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the entire sword length, making it similar in scale to a Katana
im afraid you got the 2 mixed up, lol. the Odachi is longer blade, longer handle, and the Nodachi (field sword) is basically a huge katana. this sword is technically built like an Odachi, whereas a Nagamaki is a typical 3 shaku blade in a polearm setup (like reversing the blade/handle ratio on the Odachi, also not to be confused with Naginata)
That is a nagamaki the No dachi normally has a 40-60" blade and a 10-20" Tsuka (handle) the nagamaki has a smaller blade and a 25"-30" Tsuka (handle).
Looks sick. All I wish is that it could be advertised with the nodachi/daikatana/etc being swung around. Or, at the least, have it be held by someone so we can be sure it is a true nodachi and not a miniature. Sorry. Other than that, it looks very cool.
I don't want to sound like a pretentious know-it-all but I'll say this and shut up. This is actually more like a weapon called the Nagamaki, which had an extremely long handle that was almost equal in length to the blade. While a Odachi does indeed have a longer than average handle, it is not nearly that long (averaging around 14-16 inches or thereabouts).
Ya I agree with you on that. I noticed when I saw this I thought the blade did seem somewhat "smaller" then most of the Nodachis or Odachis that I have seen.
It has a history in ancient Japan...just didn't play a big part. Samurai on foot would use them against Cavalry. But since they were difficult to make compared to their katana cousins, and took more time to master due to the strength required to wield it properly. Due to these reasons, halberds(pikes) were much more popular to use. Though I personally wouldn't mind an original from the 12th century since it'd probably be worth a great deal of money.
to tell you guys the truth,i dont like nodachi. i dont like the look of long tsukas. but still i like katana and i think that cold steel is a good manufacturer
I have bought several of their swords, mostly katanas and other japanese items. They are great, high quality sowrds. they have a huge selection of hundreds of different kinds of swords at great prices. they have occasional sales where you can get big disounts. I do not regret any product of theirs I bought. I am known as Nanshoji on their forum, which is also cool.
Actually, that is neither odachi, nor nodachi. It is a nagimaki. It has a blade of similar geometry to a naginata, but it has a shorter handle/pole that is usually wrapped. O/Nodachi had blade geometries more like katana and tachi. (Ps: I bought some stuff from you guys when you were still Dragonsedge. I <3 your company. Just thought I would let you know. ^^)
I know that it is a nagamaki, but since cold steel names their products I have to use their name... Thanks though! :) Visit our forum at swordsofmightforum dot com
this, like every other of their samurai swords are made of 1055 carbon steel, i personally have seen this sword, right from the box, go through some of the tests they put there other swords through in the proof videos.
o and nodachi are the same sword. the o means great the no means field theres basically no distinction in the size or anything it's personal preference to use the word. aside from that this is a nagamaki.
While I agree that it appears to be closer to a nagimaki than a Nodachi, I have to contradict you on Nodachi and Odachi being the same; Nodachi are more or less what Sephiroth from FFVII has: an enourmous blade with a 16" hilt. An Odachi had a blade just as large, but the hilt was generally about 25"+ to make up 1/3 of the overall length. Odachi were also more curved than Nodachi. Now, Nagimaki had a large blade like those two, but the hilt made up half the overall length.
quoting a video game as a reference isn't the best thing to do when arguing history. if you studied any koryu bujutsu ryu-ha or asked anyone who is familiar with nihonto you'd know they are the exact same sword and the difference is only semantic. kage ryu would call a sword a chokuto though most would think that means a straight blade if the same sword were seen by tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu they'd say odachi kukishin ryu would just say tachi. all the same sword
the blade is too small to be a nodachi but i did like the song
barret1able 3 weeks ago
Looks like a wakisashi
CommanderMcMillan 2 months ago
closer to a naginata than a nodachi ^^
TheBreakback 2 months ago
watch?v=4DzcOCyHDqc
phrankus2009 3 months ago
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vkmicro2 4 months ago
Thats not a Nodachi thats a Nadachi!
paleknight1 5 months ago
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@paleknight1 some people are not smart enough to understand the difference between nadachi and nodachi xD
vkmicro2 4 months ago
That is a nagamaki not a nodachi. A nodachi has the same handle/blade proportions as a katana
darklordofsword 6 months ago
the handle is all most bigger than the blade
deepsameer1 6 months ago
NAGAMAKI desune。
poch1270 6 months ago
wow. That's so..... sad. it's not a bad sword but even at 450 it's a bit much. If it were just 10 cheaper than the great sword at it's low price i would look into it a bit more than wow that's not the brightest idea.
jinnd319 11 months ago
Damn, that thing is huge, if the handle of the blade was just twenty centimeters shorter, yet with blade and handles weight evenly distributed I'd most likely buy one, I wonder if the people in change of the site selling this product could do a custom job, would they?
Atasenna 1 year ago
i think nodachi or odachi (cant really remember) were 10 ft long
LRMANIA 1 year ago
I want one of these just so I can take it apart and make a naginata with the blade. It'd be PERFECT for that purpose.
JohnnyWishbone85 1 year ago
yeah i would agree thats a nagamaki
0lyella 1 year ago
Is this triple pegged?
Lexesbenz 1 year ago
i read that wwhen the weapon is used its not for cutting but for folding
raiban19v 1 year ago
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attackoftherandom 1 year ago
@raiban19v what the heck is that supposed to mean??? lol i just pictured a guy folding a shirt with it.
attackoftherandom 1 year ago
@attackoftherandom lol. during battles it was used to fold enemies. imagine someone getting hit with that but instead of getting sliced their whole body folds sorta like how clothes fold but just a person folding. it would actually damage your spine alot from just doing that.
raiban19v 1 year ago
@raiban19v I have a hodachi, 38" blade.
The primary purpose of these open field battle swords, was to cut off the legs of the horses of the approaching calvery.
Sounds pretty sick, I know, but that's the way it was.
niterazor 10 months ago
@niterazor said "[...] cut off the legs of the horses [...] Sounds pretty sick, I know, but that's the way it was."
As opposed to cutting the legs of human being? Are you that kind of moron that will support all form of violence and depravity as long ans 'no animals were hurt'?
I don't see what is so sick about this. To kill the horseman you have to get him off his horse first. Fuck off!
newtubetubetube 9 months ago
Nagamaki is a subset of Nodachi.
AR15fan 1 year ago
many nodachi were forged for ceremonial purposes, but plenty were used in war.
MPSecare 1 year ago
oh hell yea
i heard of these in stories but never saw one. I have to ask.. are these also known as anti Calvary words ?
Striarii 1 year ago
@Striarii
Nodachi were generally used by samurai on foot, rather than on horseback, and were effective for breaking the legs of charging cavalry.
There is a written account of a MAKARA JUROZAEMON wielding one from a horse. badass.
MPSecare 1 year ago
@MPSecare
ok
so they ARE anti-cavalry, cool thanks.
Striarii 1 year ago
hey sooo im trying to decide on whether to get the Emperor Katana or the Warrior Katana from Cold Steel. In your opinon, which do you think is better for cutting ability, holding an edge and overal qualitly? please comment back or message me
masteratarms709 1 year ago
Well...
After reading all the comments to this vid, all I see are arguments about whether it's a nodachi, an odachi or a nagamaki. SO... I'mma post some useful info.
I own this blade myself, and although the method used in forging the blade is nowhere near historically accurate, that isn't what Cold Steel is known for. They make no pretense of manufacturing for collectors; their products are made for quality and effectiveness above all else.
Jimaera 1 year ago
This thing delivers for damn sure. The 1055 high-carbon steel blade is apparently spring-tempered and comes with an absolutely deadly edge straight out of the box. As mentioned, it's mono-tempered, so no folded steel or hamon, but that doesn't affect its ability to perform.
Jimaera 1 year ago
The blade is very solid and a bit heavier than a traditionally-crafted piece would be, but is still surprisingly light for its size and handles quite well. It cuts 3" pine branches as though they were tissues and so far mine hasn't sustained more than a scratch from doing so. If you're used to smaller tachi or Western swords it feels a little strange to wield at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly.
Jimaera 1 year ago
As a result, cheaper models are likely to have the tsuka crack or break right off below the tang if you hit something too hard with them, which is dangerous for a whole mess of reasons. This is by far the best quality you'll find in a piece like this- the comparatively higher pricetag is well worth the superior quality. Just make sure to take care of the blade and oil it properly, because high-carbon steel is prone to rusting.
Jimaera 1 year ago
Yeah... holy crap, I could hand in the essay I just wrote. Anyway, I hope some of the info I've just spewed has helped someone.
(And for the record, just because I have to get my two cents in.... this thing is a nagamaki!! >_>;;;)
Jimaera 1 year ago
This is also the ONLY weapon of its type I've been able to find anywhere that has a full tang. There are a few cheaper models out there with partial tangs but I'd stay away from those if I were you guys- the length of this weapon's tsuka gives the wielder a tremendous amount of leverage, but also results in the tsuka being subjected to high amounts of shear.
Jimaera 1 year ago
I WANT ONE
1bol1 1 year ago
the issue with nagamaki vs. nodachi/odachi is that the former term is a specific one, whereas the later is a general category. I.e. a nagamaki is a nodachi but a nodachi is not necessarily a nagamaki. That being said if you wanted to be as accurate as possible you would refer to this as a nagamaki.
t3hjackofspades 1 year ago
Is it beat-against-a-rock-many-times-proof?
VizardJinchuriki 1 year ago
I love Nagamaki and Naginata. No Dachi was impractical in anything but a large scale battle.
skykid 1 year ago
thats a frikin long handle!!! its cool
attackoftherandom 1 year ago
oooo, high carbon steel... how much? 2.06%? which is the max for steel
tried12usernames 1 year ago
How long is the swords blade?
UnitedStatesGoat 1 year ago
a nodachi is a four feet sword and a 20-30 cm hilt that is not a nodachi O.o
JaRuOWNAGE 2 years ago
incorrect..... homework assignment for the night is learning what a Nodachi is.... HINT: watch this video again.
BattleScarGigantica 2 years ago
the handle's probably longer to get more leverage
or not
just a theory
vulturedot3x3 2 years ago
it's a Nagamaki not a Nodachi ...
Nagamaki
LorysFan 2 years ago 3
It's a Nagamaki.
eatmorezebra 2 years ago 11
@eatmorezebra Nope its a Nodachi a Nagamaki is a pole-arm that is a sword
qwerty474 1 year ago
@eatmorezebra
Proof, that Cold Steel makers are incompetent .
MorfeuV 1 year ago
@LorysFan
true...
KraljLazar 2 years ago
@LorysFan No a Nagamaki is a spear the hilt is not quite long enough to be a nagamaki this is a Nodachi
qwerty474 1 year ago
@qwerty474 nodachi handle is proportionate to the blade. its a minie nagamaki. kina like a short spear version. i should know i own a real nodachi. lol
xxwes997xx 1 year ago
@xxwes997xx Not always but then again A nagamaki can be considered nodachi since the design can very
qwerty474 1 year ago
@qwerty474 its true they can vary. though i still dispute the idea that the sword shown qualifies as a nodachi :/ to each his own i guess
xxwes997xx 1 year ago
That's NOT a nodachi. Nodachis have a handle length of 11/2 foot to 2 feet, NOT 3 FEET! D:
SoulReaperOnimaru 2 years ago
hand guard looks like an oreo =P
bankaiichigoc 2 years ago 6
no the handle is not longer than the blade. you idiots must just be blind.
ChaosBW 2 years ago
Blade's no longer than a Katana blade... and the handle's twice as long as a Katana...
VapourXY 2 years ago 2
nice,its actully the proper size.
Shinkatana420 2 years ago
Too short, looks more like a tachi than anything. Make it longer.
AvengerXP 2 years ago
long handle shot blade wtf?
darkgaiasonic 2 years ago
Full Tang? That's a big ass blade then!
deadtacojr 2 years ago
Its cold steal of course its full tang tard
8861855 2 years ago
Ah, the Nodachi, also known as the polearm that wishes it was a sword. Very interesting weapons, wish I owned one.
relentlesssinner90 2 years ago
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just remember to never buy swords under 1000$. And always see making process such as forging/ materials etc...and if the info is not showed always ask for info.
Anyway some sword making companies in that site appeared to be good.
But remember, better the amount of money you have the better the sword...
69Techno69pt 2 years ago
The best katanas are made by welding high carbon steel around a core of softer lower carbon steel, and then tempering the blade so that the edge is hard, keeps a better edge but is brittle, and the back of the blade is softer so the sword can flex. That way the sword keeps an edge but it wont snap. And yes soggoth666 all quality weapons are high carbon steel not stainless, which is far to hard and brittle and would snap if used in combat.
hannibalninja 2 years ago
high carbon is bad in a samurai sword
jesusasuke 2 years ago
seing as how samurai's are no longer existent, then it doesnt really matter, besides, samurai/ninja swords were originally made by Tamahagane. which is now extremely rare.
xWalleRx 2 years ago
Tamahagane is not something rare at all - masters making swords of it are. It can be produce artificially as a proper mix of magnetite, marcassite and hematite. We have today (by far) a better understanding of metallurgy than any smith in history. What is awesome is that they mastered high technology without knowledge of chemistry and cristallography.
abeuzit 2 years ago
you kinda just corrected yourself :o they only make so much tamahagane ever so many years to reserve its uniqueness, and its said that no manmade blade to this day can come even close to hatori hanzo's swords. and the only metal he used was tamahagane. and if tamahagane isnt rare then why dont we use such a usefull metal in other things hmm? :D
xWalleRx 2 years ago
so what do you recommend? 've heard that high carbon steel is easier to keep sharp, although it rust's, but i'm not sure i'm still quite new at the weapons hobby...
soggoth666 2 years ago
well a samurai blade is a cobination of both high and low carbon
they somehow heat the sharp edge of the blade and leave the rest , so if the blade bends the whole blade doesnt snap ,the edges crack leaving the blade flexible ,hard to explain
jesusasuke 2 years ago
oh, heat treatment you mean, also heard bout it, important in functional swords. thanks ;)
soggoth666 2 years ago
thats nagimake
lukewilliams1994 2 years ago
i'd dig a demonstration video.
FatGuyWithAKatana 2 years ago
gmanry is right.
temujin1337 2 years ago
That is really more of a nagamaki, not a nodachi.
gmanry 3 years ago 27
It is a nagamaki, but we have it listed as a nodachi because cold steel calls it that.... :(
swordsofmight 3 years ago 6
hey u got any reverse blades or any kodachis :D?
meynard1 2 years ago
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SolemnDusk 2 years ago
@swordsofmight yeah they dont know what their talking about lol
xxwes997xx 1 year ago
Yea I don't know why they call it a Nodachi
animemangavideogamer 3 years ago
@gmanry yea I admit that is confusing
malevolenceXXXensues 1 year ago
looks like a polearm a little.
Xuandes 3 years ago
thats a nice knife
Lyot 3 years ago
"Finally"? Assuming you arent being "cute" This weapon was often used on horseback. Its not a new weapon.
c00lwatter 3 years ago
what is the Hamon like? Anyone?
Delmo67 3 years ago
There is no hamon, these are mono tempered.
swordsofmight 3 years ago
But they are still sharp right?
Delmo67 3 years ago
Very sharp.
swordsofmight 3 years ago
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@Delmo67 said "But they are still sharp right?"
What did you expect. swordsofmight said it was mono steel.
It is either very sharp and snappy, or dull and springy.
newtubetubetube 9 months ago
the long handle makes it look awesome
Fallfly123 3 years ago
Well, I will, as a typical Youtuber, go into detail about the "Long Handle" There are two types of Japanese "Great Swords": The Odachi and the Nodachi Because of the similarity in the names, both of them are often confused with each other - They both are very similar, but the main difference is in the Blade-Handle Scale
Meadras 3 years ago
The Nodachi has a longer handle than the other - About 3/5 to 3/4 of the entire sword length. It is considered as a longer-bladed naginata or a sword-like spear The Odachi's handle is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the entire sword length, making it similar in scale to a Katana
Meadras 3 years ago
im afraid you got the 2 mixed up, lol. the Odachi is longer blade, longer handle, and the Nodachi (field sword) is basically a huge katana. this sword is technically built like an Odachi, whereas a Nagamaki is a typical 3 shaku blade in a polearm setup (like reversing the blade/handle ratio on the Odachi, also not to be confused with Naginata)
bl00draven13 3 years ago
do i need a license to own one?
Armanroyce 3 years ago
no, you do not. Not this or any fixed blade edged weapon.
tallswede80 3 years ago
you don't, unless you're in britain.
Divertedflight 3 years ago
you dont need a license to buy one in britain btw, i'm lookin at buyin a Paul Chen katana pretty soon.
RoniNB3 3 years ago
cool
Lethalis1234 3 years ago
That is a nagamaki the No dachi normally has a 40-60" blade and a 10-20" Tsuka (handle) the nagamaki has a smaller blade and a 25"-30" Tsuka (handle).
sive2006 3 years ago 2
YUP..THAT'S DEFINITELY A NAGAMAKI
orchidrain015 3 years ago 2
nvm the coment below i couldent see full vid my comp sucks
HIYA67 3 years ago
ita a nagamaki but most "real swords" are made from carbon steel does it have a full tang??
or is it heat temperd?
HIYA67 3 years ago
Looks sick. All I wish is that it could be advertised with the nodachi/daikatana/etc being swung around. Or, at the least, have it be held by someone so we can be sure it is a true nodachi and not a miniature. Sorry. Other than that, it looks very cool.
KintarosTiger 3 years ago
I don't want to sound like a pretentious know-it-all but I'll say this and shut up. This is actually more like a weapon called the Nagamaki, which had an extremely long handle that was almost equal in length to the blade. While a Odachi does indeed have a longer than average handle, it is not nearly that long (averaging around 14-16 inches or thereabouts).
joshtheloneronin 3 years ago
Ya I agree with you on that. I noticed when I saw this I thought the blade did seem somewhat "smaller" then most of the Nodachis or Odachis that I have seen.
SleepingWolf26 3 years ago
MAN taht things uglier than a peglegged hooker
omg1836 3 years ago
The long handle makes it look a little awkward.
tallswede80 3 years ago
How many mekugi pins? I'd imagine quite a few.
JesusFuckingChrist84 3 years ago
2 Mekugi
swordsofmight 3 years ago
it's odachi.
khanketam 3 years ago
looks like a nagamaki
MuMuLi 3 years ago
It is a nagamaki, but cold steel calls it a nodachi ;(
swordsofmight 3 years ago
u can tell its not a nodachi, the handel is too big
sasoripuppetking 3 years ago
As said before that sword is more like a nagamaki
Trollhammaren33 3 years ago
It has a history in ancient Japan...just didn't play a big part. Samurai on foot would use them against Cavalry. But since they were difficult to make compared to their katana cousins, and took more time to master due to the strength required to wield it properly. Due to these reasons, halberds(pikes) were much more popular to use. Though I personally wouldn't mind an original from the 12th century since it'd probably be worth a great deal of money.
StoicVamp 3 years ago
That an otachi not a nodachi a nodachi,s hilt is not that big,plus the blade is supposed to be longer
alibodababa32 3 years ago
lovely
wingdisk 3 years ago
nice Nodachi
SandMalin 3 years ago
1050 carbon 4 lyfe.
BalorCM2 3 years ago
the horse killer
billythehobbit 3 years ago 3
I think it's more like nagamaki than no tachi. No tachi had blade length of about 2 meters!
basilolo 4 years ago
sure, a 6 foot blade, i believe that
cptmiche 4 years ago
its true, if that was sarcastic
dangerousecelt 3 years ago
2 meters is 6 feet. He said it was 2 meters long.
cptmiche 3 years ago
What's the difference between a nodachi and a nagamaki?
maxglobs 4 years ago
The size of the handle. Cold Steel really mislabled this. It is a Nagamaki.
swordsofmight 4 years ago
The important thing is the quality of the blade and the user.
omegagiga23 4 years ago
Exactly.
swordsofmight 4 years ago
the important thing is the user, not about all this flashy shit.
tnguy93 4 years ago
to tell you guys the truth,i dont like nodachi. i dont like the look of long tsukas. but still i like katana and i think that cold steel is a good manufacturer
TheAirsofter 4 years ago
As a master on hugeass swords I'd have to say it mostlikely for intimidation purposes.
RipTyde26 4 years ago
Why don't you cut something with it? that would be cool, huh-huh huh-huh.
01KravenMoorehead 4 years ago
I have bought several of their swords, mostly katanas and other japanese items. They are great, high quality sowrds. they have a huge selection of hundreds of different kinds of swords at great prices. they have occasional sales where you can get big disounts. I do not regret any product of theirs I bought. I am known as Nanshoji on their forum, which is also cool.
OnimushaAkira 4 years ago
this is the shogan shiz.. extreme leverage
danehobson 4 years ago
I'm looking for some info on this thing. Can anyone tell me how long the tang is or rather how far it goes into the handle?
amickmh 4 years ago
according to the vid, it's full tang.
rpglover101 4 years ago
akakadidiaksahakakah daka haki Norse Warriors > Japanese kamakazi's any day.
jakerodely 4 years ago
Actually, that is neither odachi, nor nodachi. It is a nagimaki. It has a blade of similar geometry to a naginata, but it has a shorter handle/pole that is usually wrapped. O/Nodachi had blade geometries more like katana and tachi. (Ps: I bought some stuff from you guys when you were still Dragonsedge. I <3 your company. Just thought I would let you know. ^^)
Hyoujinsama 4 years ago 2
I know that it is a nagamaki, but since cold steel names their products I have to use their name... Thanks though! :) Visit our forum at swordsofmightforum dot com
swordsofmight 4 years ago
well... if cold steel uses a "commercial name" even if it is not the right one, how sure can we be they even do things right?
real high carbon steel blade? what is it? 1065 AISI? how much tolerance on the blade, more than 10grades? please, give a full description
nebra 4 years ago
We are not cold steel and can only give the info they supply us with. I am sure if you call them, they would help you out.
swordsofmight 4 years ago
this, like every other of their samurai swords are made of 1055 carbon steel, i personally have seen this sword, right from the box, go through some of the tests they put there other swords through in the proof videos.
Crazymike00 4 years ago
thats a odachi, not a nodachi. The nodachi has a shorter handle.
themariachigod 4 years ago
Thanks for the info
swordsofmight 4 years ago
o and nodachi are the same sword. the o means great the no means field theres basically no distinction in the size or anything it's personal preference to use the word. aside from that this is a nagamaki.
scottbaioisdead 3 years ago
While I agree that it appears to be closer to a nagimaki than a Nodachi, I have to contradict you on Nodachi and Odachi being the same; Nodachi are more or less what Sephiroth from FFVII has: an enourmous blade with a 16" hilt. An Odachi had a blade just as large, but the hilt was generally about 25"+ to make up 1/3 of the overall length. Odachi were also more curved than Nodachi. Now, Nagimaki had a large blade like those two, but the hilt made up half the overall length.
ChishioAme 3 years ago
quoting a video game as a reference isn't the best thing to do when arguing history. if you studied any koryu bujutsu ryu-ha or asked anyone who is familiar with nihonto you'd know they are the exact same sword and the difference is only semantic. kage ryu would call a sword a chokuto though most would think that means a straight blade if the same sword were seen by tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu they'd say odachi kukishin ryu would just say tachi. all the same sword
scottbaioisdead 3 years ago
Chokuto I see where you're leading, that's so sneaky.
DoujouYaburi 3 years ago
don't ruin it 長剣
scottbaioisdead 3 years ago
And how much did u pay for that? with the plastic looking Tsuba (Guard, Hilt)..
Bentrot 4 years ago
I didn't buy it we sell them! And the tsuba is metal.
swordsofmight 4 years ago