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Old 10-01-2002, 02:41 AM
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Question Nodachi pic

Hello all. I am currently making a little website, and I wonder if anyone has a picture of a nodachi (mounted) which I would be allowed to use on it. Is a nodachi precisely the same thing as a choken?
Also, is there a specific length in shaku the blade must be in order to qualify as a 'nodachi'?

I thank you in advance for any help.
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Old 10-01-2002, 03:26 AM
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Hello there. I think Choken (long sword) is just my Ryu's name for a Nodachi.

Sorry I dont have a pic in Tachi mount.

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http://www.bunbun.ne.jp/~sword/
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Old 10-01-2002, 02:52 PM
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Here's a photo of Otsuyama sensei, just to show what a "Real Sword" looks like -- I think it came from Colin. The photo is just to illustrate the nodachi -- I have no authority to allow its use.

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Old 10-01-2002, 04:25 PM
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Ahh darn. That's a really good pic, too.
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Old 10-01-2002, 05:47 PM
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Thanks Guy

That was his 3.8. He went on to draw a 4 shaku before giving up.

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How would you draw a sword that big? Its almost twice as long as his arm! Just curious, is there anywhere you can buy no-dachi?
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Old 10-01-2002, 09:41 PM
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Originally posted by Carl Elder

How would you draw a sword that big? Its almost twice as long as his arm! Just curious, is there anywhere you can buy no-dachi?
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Good sayabiki and a "very long" low stance. Draws are with the saya reversed drawing upwards.

There are people that make them but its the polish and fittings that cost the money. I have to say that the particular person shown used very light weapons. Would not fancy doing tameshigiri with it, but it would slice in between someone legs or through the neck nicely!

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Old 10-02-2002, 04:43 AM
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hi !
so you turn the saya around like for an upward cut ? it still seems almost impossible for me. is there a video or something availiable to see it in action ? a short one to download be very nice on your site, hyakutake.

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Old 10-02-2002, 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by kabutoki [/i]
hi !
so you turn the saya around like for an upward cut ? it still seems almost impossible for me. is there a video or something availiable to see it in action ? a short one to download be very nice on your site, hyakutake.

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Actually I bought a new camera today that does 90 mins of mpegs.

I will get on to it in time.

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Old 10-02-2002, 10:57 AM
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hello hyakutake,
now you made me curious. i´m looking forward to see it.
good shooting

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