A kodachi, denoted by the characters 小太刀 or こだち, translates literally to "small or short tachi (sword)" and stands as one of the classical swords (nihontō) embraced by the esteemed samurai class.
Ayame demonstrates a preference for employing a pair of kodachi in executing Hissatsu on Guards.
Background Information and Notes[]
Kodachi originated during the early Kamakura period (1185–1333) and exhibit a tachi-like structure. Mounted in the style of a tachi, these swords possess a length of less than 60cm.
The precise purpose of the kodachi remains uncertain; it could have served as a companion sword to standard-sized tachi or possibly functioned as a sword tailored for adolescents. Notably, kodachi production appears to have been confined to a specific era and the craftsmanship of particular schools of sword makers.
References[]
The Japanese sword, Kanzan Satō, Kodansha International, May 30, 1983