長巻
A type of large Japanese [[sword]]/[[polearm]] with an extra long handle, intended to be used against [[cavalry]]. The weapon can be considered a hybrid of [[katana]] and [[naginata]] in terms of function.

h4. See also
* [[Ootachi]] - the inverse of nakamaki where the blade were lengthened instead of the handle

h4. External links
* "Wikipedia: Nagamaki":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagamaki
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