Do you the meaning of Nodachi? In Japanese it is known as big thick sword. So it is better termed as field sword or battle field sword. In traditional Japanese, this sword has no definite size mentioned. But mostly the blade length is about 3 shaku or 90.9 cms. But in 5th century, the sword is of length 117 cms. So can you think how bug was the sword and that too it was used in the battle field. Mythological belief of Nodachi In Japanese mythology, the sword was gifted to an emperor by God to end a revolt. This is the reason why it is being said that Nodachi was the sword of gods. The appearance of tachi is very similar to the Tachi sword. Main purpose of the Nodachi
Here are some of the purposes of the Nodachi sword: 1. It is being offered to the god or the shrine. They were being dedicated to the gods for prayer and to win in any battle. 2. This sword was also being used in the battle field by the foot soldiers. 3. The sword was also the symbol of the army. It is being used for the flags and spears. 4. These swords were used in the ceremonies during a certain period of era. 5. It is the best sword to show the skill of a sword maker. Now why the Nodachi is considered best as an open field weapon? That is due to its length and the skill of the army makes it’s a deadly weapon. Often this weapon is also being carried at the back due to its length. It is also a symbol of status. The katana or other swords are being carried in the waist. But this is the mainly sword which can be carried on the back and not in the waist line.
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