Nodachi with a steel tsuba

This is a version of a famous two-handed Japanese sword designed for elite samurai.

It features a 90 cm single-edged blade, large oval crossguard, and rounded pommel.

The handle, wrapped with contrasting leather, offers intuitive control.

Though large and unwieldy, the Nodachi symbolized skill and status, often used in duels or by cavalry, requiring extensive training for mastery.

• Blade length: around 90 cm (35.4 inches)
• Overall length of the nodachi: 124-125 cm (48.8-49.2 inches)
• Guard width (diameter): around 8 cm (3.1 inches)
• Blade width at the guard: around 3 cm (1.2 inches)
• Blade thickness at the guard: around 6 mm (0.24 inches)
• Weight of the nodachi: 1450-1500 g (3.2-3.3 lbs)