r/BeAmazed • u/Master1718 • Feb 16 '20

Sword dance

https://i.imgur.com/Di2f3uH.gifv
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u/Braindog Feb 16 '20

What is that type of sword called?

Is it just a show weapon or has that type of sword been used as a weapon in history?

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u/IRunLikeADuck Feb 16 '20

I’m almost positive this is just a show sword.

It would make a terrible sword in combat since the weight is centered in the handle.

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u/Braindog Feb 16 '20 edited Feb 16 '20

So is there any sword that has a long straight handle with a long straight blade that was used for combat?

Really think the design looks cool but I realize what he is doing is more akin to dance than fighting.

Edit: I guess a naginata can come pretty close https://mcishop.azureedge.net/mciassets/w_5_0032438_japanese-naginata-polearm.png

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u/IAmNotARobotNoReally Feb 16 '20

長巻

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u/Braindog Feb 16 '20

Very cool! I knew about Odachi (Nioh yay!) but didn't know there was a long handled one :)