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What does "zanmato" mean in English?

Question #81072. Asked by Fantasyking.

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Demon-cutting sword

May 27 2007, 11:10 AM
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I think what you are referring to is a zanbatô which is a long sword of Japanese origin likely used in combat and as a spear. The sword was so large that it may have been used solely as a temple offering. link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanmato

May 27 2007, 12:38 PM
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