In our Samurai Sword Wiki you will find useful information and specialised knowledge about samurai swords.
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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
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
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
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
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
In Japan, great importance is attached to the blade of the sword. There is no doubt that the blade is the most technically demanding element of a samurai sword. With a
Saya is the generic term for the complete sword scabbard. The scabbard consists of 2 body elements and several components, each of which has its own name. We describe
The saya is the scabbard of a katana. In addition to the standard high-gloss and matt lacquer finish, there are various design types for the saya with different names.
Sageo is the name given to the strap on the scabbard of a Japanese sword, which, in addition to its main function of securing the sword to the belt, also fulfils an important function.
Film swords provide action in many blockbusters and series. A scene showing a sword fight is exciting in many ways. Many protagonists develop
Who is Zatoichi? Zatoichi (座頭市 in Japanese) is a character of a blind samurai created by the author Kan Shimozawa. He became famous through a television series and various film adaptations.
As we are fans of both parts of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, we took a closer look at the Kill Bill swords. Most of them
Michonne's sword has become famous through the TV series The Walking Dead and is one of the most popular katana today. We tell you what this sword
It is often assumed that ninja used special ninja swords tailored to their needs. But was this really the case, or do they use the same swords?
The story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most famous events of early Japan and has been covered in numerous manga, films and series. We tell you what
