The handle (Tsuka)
Mekugi - The pin on the hilt of a samurai sword
Explanation Mekugi have the task of ensuring the grip between the blade and the handle. A hole (Mekugi Ana) is provided in the handle for this purpose and also in
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The handle (Tsuka)
Menuki - The decorative element on the handle
Menuki are decorative elements on the hilt of a sword. These decorative elements are often elaborated down to the smallest detail and are an artistic masterpiece. The perfect details in a minimal space
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The handle (Tsuka)
Fuchi - The handle clamp of the katana
Definition: Fuchi The grip ferrule forms the end of the grip towards the tsuba. Fuchi are usually made of metal. This element offers scope for customised
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The handle (Tsuka)
Kashira - The end cap of a samurai sword
Definition of kashira The end cap on the hilt of the sword. This element offers scope for individual design and is therefore often elaborately decorated. Often the two
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Samurai swords in film and television
Zatoichi Ryu - Zatoichi style sword fighting
The fighting moves shown by the blind samurai Zatoichi in the 2003 film are simply cool to watch. Of course, this raises the question of whether
3 May 2017
Samurai swords in film and television
Kill Bill Sword Fight - Are the fights realistic?
The fight scenes, and in particular the sword-fighting scenes in the two Kill Bill films, are legendary and full of thrilling action. The two films are characterised by the fact that
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