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Eastern
Kodachi
코다치 · 小太刀
Japan · Kamakura to Edo · Ships from Japan
A short Japanese sword, smaller than the tachi.
A blade under two shaku (about 60 cm), mounted to hang like a tachi. Handy in tight spaces. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 58 cm
- Overall length
- 78 cm
- Weight
- 750 g
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, iron guard, cotton cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩3,100,0004 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- Edo period
Several sword schools kept separate kodachi techniques that continue today.