A long type of Japanese sword “Ootachi“ 【Real Katana】

Throughout Japanese history, there existed Japanese swords, called Ootachi, which were notably longer than the height of an average human. Some of these swords still exist and are enshrined in Japanese shrines. In fact, the Ootachi was actually used in battles during the Sengoku period. In this video, we will explore the history of the Ootachi, a weapon that dominated certain eras of the battlefield. ▼Here are some wonderful books about Japanese swords and Ukiyo-e that I have handpicked. Please take a look.▼ A book by “Yoshihara Yoshindo“, the greatest modern swordsmith. Link: Link: A collection of Ukiyo-e featuring warrior illustrations “Musha-e“ with historical explanations. Link: 引用: 読売新聞オンライン,熱田神宮が「刀剣の聖地」に…真柄の大太刀を常設展示へ, 引用: 株式会社新周南新聞社,日本最大の刀のレプリカ完成　花岡八幡宮「破邪の御太刀」 刃渡り4.6メートル、イベント貸し出しへ,