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Kodachi length is similar to that of the Wakizashi , and though the blades differ greatly in construction, the kodachi and the wakizashi are similar enough in size and technique that the terms are sometimes (mis)used interchangeably. The prefix "ko" means short, and can be attached to any of the names of the swords to indicate something shorter than "normal". As the prefix "o-" means great/long, it follows that the opposite end of this length spectrum of the tachi is the Odachi . Two Kodachi were, and still are in Mijimid Martial Arts in one scabbard, one with the handle fittings, the second hidden as the bottom of the scabbard, this style was normally carried on the back with the handles pointing to the sides. The Kodachi is carried this way to increase the drawing speed for either hand and is used the same way ninjas use Kunai , albeit without throwing them. KODACHI IN FICTION
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