Odachi Katana

The odachi katana brings the most commanding scale available in the Japanese sword tradition together with the curved blade profile and traditional fittings of the classic katana style. These pieces occupy a striking position in a display collection: longer and more imposing than a standard katana, yet finished with the full complement of tsuba guard, wrapped handle, and lacquered scabbard that gives a katana-style sword its visual richness and historical authenticity. For collectors who have already acquired standard-length katana pieces and want to take their collection to the next level of visual presence, the odachi katana represents a natural and compelling next step.

Every odachi katana in this collection is built with full-tang construction, with the steel core running continuously from blade tip through the entire handle and secured by a mekugi retention pin. Steel options span from Manganese Steel - valued for its surface hardness and deep finish quality - through Damascus steel for pieces with fold-forged layered patterning that makes each blade visually unique. Handle wrappings, tsuba guards, and scabbard finishes are applied with the same care found across our broader range of katana collectibles. Scabbard color options include black, red, and mixed-tone configurations to suit different display aesthetics. For reference across related styles, browse our odachi and katana sword collections to compare scale and construction options across the Japanese sword range.

Practical display considerations for an odachi katana are similar to those for standard odachi pieces: the extended blade length requires a display bracket or stand sized appropriately for long swords rather than the compact racks designed for standard katana. A floor-standing display stand is often the most flexible solution, positioning the odachi katana as a freestanding room centerpiece. For wall mounting, a horizontal bracket system with sufficient span and proper wall anchoring is necessary. Once displayed, an odachi katana creates an immediate and powerful visual statement - the combination of extended length and classic katana-style craftsmanship is one of the most compelling presentations available in Japanese sword collecting.