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The '''Tachi''' was the original [[Sword]] of the [[Samurai]]. Often referred to as the [[Long Sword]], it was generally longer than the [[katana]] in blade and overall length. Primarily used as a "[[war]]" sword, it was commonly wielded until the end of the bakufu (Shogun) [[government]], it was replaced tactically by the [[katana]].

There are many variations within the Tachi theme including; straight [[blade]]s, deeply curved blades, longer curved [[tsuka]], and even blades with swedges (sharpened backedges).


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[[category:swords]]
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