{"product_id":"55-nodachi-japanese-sword-combined-material-1095-steel-folded-steel-iron-tsuba-sl1249","title":"Hand Forged 55inch Nodachi Japanese Samurai Long Sword Combined Material 1095 Steel+Folded Steel Iron Tsuba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdachi or nodachi was a type of traditionally made Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Odachi are difficult to produce because their length makes traditional heat treatment more complicated: The longer a blade is, the more difficult (and expensive) it is to heat the whole blade to a homogeneous temperature, both for annealing and to reach the hardening temperature. The quenching process then needs a bigger quenching medium because uneven quenching might lead to warping the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eodachi\u003c\/strong\u003e, a revered weapon in \u003cstrong\u003esamurai culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, was not only a tool of war but also a symbol of prestige among \u003cstrong\u003esamurai families\u003c\/strong\u003e during various historical periods, including the \u003cstrong\u003eHeian period\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKamakura period\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMuromachi period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its complexity in production reflects the advancements in \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese arts\u003c\/strong\u003e, where \u003cstrong\u003ecomposite materials\u003c\/strong\u003e and traditional forging techniques resulted in a \u003cstrong\u003efinal product\u003c\/strong\u003e of remarkable \u003cstrong\u003ehigh strength\u003c\/strong\u003e. During the \u003cstrong\u003eEdo period\u003c\/strong\u003e, under the \u003cstrong\u003eTokugawa shogunate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the odachi's role evolved alongside the flourishing of practices like \u003cstrong\u003eZen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003etea ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e, embedding it deeply into the cultural fabric of the time. Even as Japan modernized during the \u003cstrong\u003eMeiji Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, the odachi remained a testament to the era when the \u003cstrong\u003eimperial court\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efamous samurai\u003c\/strong\u003e rose to power, leaving a lasting legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"1c40787e-8c1d-4a67-a50d-08a0298a7386\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4765b087-ee87-4f22-b493-81e330983dbc\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"167\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEven today, the odachi stands as an enduring reminder of Japan’s warrior spirit, earning its place as one of the most iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"147\"\u003esamurai long sword\u003c\/strong\u003e designs in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1095 folded steel. Full Tang, clay tempered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle ready, not just a collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect balance, comfortable grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree engraving available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNodachi Sword Specifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140cm \/ 55.1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNagasa(Blade):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90cm \/ 35.4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuka(Handle):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40cm \/ 15.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotohaba(width near habaki):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSakihaba(width near yokote):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSori(curve):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKasane(thickness at habaki): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakikasane(thickness at yokote): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1095 Steel+Folded steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaya Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood+Genuine Rayskin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron, 74*74*4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths,  the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"COOLKATANA","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Yes","offer_id":40722987712557,"sku":"SL-1249","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ No","offer_id":40832713883693,"sku":"SL-1249-U","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8293\/1501\/products\/r1249.jpg?v=1684464020","url":"https:\/\/coolkotono.shop\/products\/55-nodachi-japanese-sword-combined-material-1095-steel-folded-steel-iron-tsuba-sl1249","provider":"COOLKATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}