Odachi: The Massive Samurai Sword #shorts

Odachi: The Massive Samurai Sword #shorts

Pulling out this sword with style isn’t easy.
This is Japan’s Odachi sword.
It’s over 1.5 meters long and has a curved blade.
Because of its size, it’s tricky to draw from its scabbard.
Even if you manage to pull it out,
your arms might not be long enough to use it well.
Putting it back into the scabbard is just as challenging.
The Odachi was created by Japanese samurai
as a way to counter long spears used by enemies.
It helped make up for the short reach of smaller weapons.
Its design is somewhat like the long swords
used during China’s Tang Dynasty and was great for fighting cavalry.
But as the katana became more popular,
the Odachi became less useful.
Its massive size made it hard to handle,
especially for shorter warriors.