Curiosities
Longest sword in Japan & the world
The longest samurai sword ever forged in Japan is a sword of the Ôdachi type and dates from the middle Muromachi period. Ôdachi means from
24. May 2017
SAMURAI SWORD WIKI - THE 4 AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
In our Samurai Sword Wiki you will find useful information and specialised knowledge about samurai swords.
In addition to everything worth knowing about the samurai sword, his Story(s) and the Structureyou will also find tips on the right Centreboard care. In addition, useful information about the Legal situation and valuable recommendations, What to look out for when buying a sword.
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Curiosities
A katana cuts steel - right?
The myth about whether a katana can cut through steel persists. The reason for this is certainly the many sword fight scenes, especially from
23 May 2017
The stabbing blade (tsuba)
Foreword to the Tsuba
Definition of the term The blade of the samurai sword is called the tsuba. The main function of the tsuba was, of course, to protect the swordsman's hand. It also has an influence on the balance of the sword.
15 May 2017
The stabbing blade (tsuba)
Terms in connection with the tsuba
There are different versions of the tsuba. We explain common terms here using a tsuba that has both kogai hitsu ana and kozuga hitsu ana,
15 May 2017
The stabbing blade (tsuba)
Tsuba - The typical manifestations
The names for the appearance of tsuba depend first of all on the external shape of the blade. There are many different types. The most common are these:
15 May 2017
The stabbing blade (tsuba)
Jigane - The materials for the tsuba
Basically, many materials, jigane, are used for the production of tsuba. A distinction is made between iron and soft metals. Here are some examples of materials used.
15 May 2017
The stabbing blade (tsuba)
Mimi - The Tsuba Edge: Our Top 5
Special attention is paid to the edge of the blade, as it has a significant influence on the overall appearance. There are different designations for the tsuba edge. Here
15 May 2017
The stabbing blade (tsuba)
Seppa - More than just a stopgap?!
Definition of seppa It is the term for the spacers between habaki and tsuba as well as sword handle and tsuba. Nowadays the discs are usually made of brass. There are
14 May 2017
The blade
Overview of designations in connection with the components of the blade
DEFINITIONS RELATING TO 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
10 May 2017
The blade
Kissaki - The sword blade tip & its hardening patterns (Boshi)
Fukura Tsuku and Fukura Kareru The blade tip of a samurai sword is known as a kissaki. A distinction is made between a curved tip, known as a fukura tsuku, and a curved tip, known as a fukura kareru.
9 May 2017
The handle (Tsuka)
Tsuka - components of the hilt of a samurai sword
The components of the handle can vary slightly depending on the design. Here we show the components of a handle that has a Tsuka-Ito (strap for the handle winding). The
5 May 2017
The handle (Tsuka)
Tsuka variants of a katana
As a rule, the handle is designed as shown in our diagram to explain the term. So a body with seed, menuki, tsuka
5 May 2017
The handle (Tsuka)
Tsuka Ito - The hilt of the samurai sword
The grip of a samurai sword is called Tsuka Ito or simply Ito. Materials The differences in the grip tape are mainly in terms of the
5 May 2017
The handle (Tsuka)
Tsuka Maki - The design of the handle winding
Definition Tsuka Maki (or Tsukamaki) is the term for the way in which the grip tape (Tsuka Ito) is bound. The binding of the grip tape is a high
5 May 2017
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
5 May 2017