Blades of samurai swords are often provided with fullers (Hi). These are commonly known as blood grooves. The purpose of this fuller is primarily to reduce

The back of the blade (mune) is a characteristic feature of a sword blade. Samurai swords have these: Mune Hikushi Blunt-angled Mune Takashi Pointed-angled Mitsu Mune or Shin

Definition of Sori It is the term for the curvature of the blade. A rough distinction is made between a rather strong and a rather slight curvature. To define it exactly

Position on the sword The habaki sits between the blade and the tsuba, or seppa, at the transition from the blade to the tang. It is usually made of brass and

Production Tamahagane has been produced in the same way in Japan for hundreds of years. It is made from iron sand in a Japanese racing kiln (tatara). The first

L-6 is one of the best steels for swords. The material is hard, resistant and has all the properties you could wish for in a sword for cutting tests.

Modern Damascus steel has a mediocre reputation and, unfortunately, usually rightly so! The following section takes a closer look at the subject: Definition of Damascus steel, Damascus steel,