Ōtsuchi

An ōtsuchi (大槌, lit.

large hammer or mallet) is a large wooden war mallet used by the samurai class of feudal Japan.

The ōtsuchi had a shaft of about 6 ft (182.88 cm) much like the ono (war axe).

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In this Kunisada print, Horibe Yasubei holds a large mallet.