A samurai sword consists of many individual elements.
All components have Japanese designations. There are many of these together with the different versions. We provide a brief overview of frequently used terms here.
Samurai sword components - a graphic overview:
In connection with the blade:
In alphabetical order:
Habaki | Blade ferrule that holds the sword in the scabbard. |
Hamon | Härtelinie auf der Klinge |
Hasaki | Cutting edge area of the blade |
Hi | Optionale Einkerbung in der Klinge |
Kissaki | 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.
In connection with the stabbing blade (tsuba):
In alphabetical order:
Seppa | Dünne Scheiben zwischen Habaki und Tsuba und auf der anderen Seite der Tsuba zwischen Tsuba und Fuchi. Ist kein direkter Bestandteil der Tsuba. |
Tsuba | Das Stichblatt wird beim Samuraischwert Tsuba genannt. Dieses dient natürlich dem Schutz der Hände, hat aber auch künstlichere Aspekte. |
In connection with the handle (Tsuka):
In alphabetical order:
Fuchi | Handle ferrule at the end of the handle towards the blade. Usually made of metal and decorated. |
Kashira | End cap of the handle. It is usually made of metal and is often decorated. |
Mekugi | Wooden pins that hold the sword tang in the handle. |
Menuki | Decorations under the grip tape |
Same | Rochenhaut, die am Griff als Einlage dient. Bei günstigen Schwertern besteht diese Einlage häufig aus einem Imitat aus Gummi oder Plastik. |
Tsuka Ito | Grip tape made from cotton, silk, leather or synthetic materials |
In connection with the sword scabbard (saya):
In alphabetical order:
Koiguchi | Opening in the scabbard. Often reinforced with horn or metal. |
Kojiri | End cap of the scabbard. Made from horn or metal. |
Kurigata | Eyelet for the Sageo |
Sageo | Strap on the scabbard. Made from cotton, silk or synthetic materials. |
Saya | The scabbard itself is usually made of wood. Different woods are used depending on the price. |
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