TERMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BLADE:
In alphabetical order:
HABAKI |
Blade ferrule that holds the sword in the scabbard. |
HAMON |
Hardening line on the blade |
HASAKI |
The cutting edge area of the blade |
HI |
An optional notch in the blade |
KISSAKI |
The blade tip |
MUNE |
The back of the blade |
NAKAGO |
Fishing rod of the blade |
YOKOTE |
Burr at the transition from the blade to the blade tip |
You can find more information on the construction of the blade of a samurai sword here here.
