A famous samurai expert in katana (shinken) swordfighting, Miyamoto Musashi is one of Japan’s most important Kenshi (grand masters of ken-jutsu), whose exploits have inspired... Continue reading
In traditional Japanese sword making, the kashira is a part of the katana located at the end of the hilt (tsuka), opposite the tsuba (guard). The... Continue reading
The sageo of a katana is a cord that is used to secure the sword to the scabbard (saya) and to carry or hang it... Continue reading
In traditional Japanese sword making, the kurigata is a part of the katana (tsuka) handle that is used to attach the saya (scabbard) of the... Continue reading
The mekugi is a small peg made of bamboo or wood that is used to attach the sword blade to the hilt (tsuka). The mekugi is... Continue reading
The menuki is a decorative element placed on the handle (tsuka) of a katana or other Japanese sword. The menuki is usually a small ornament... Continue reading
The nakago of a katana is the tang, the part of the blade that extends into the hilt. It is an integral part of the... Continue reading
The mune is the back or spine of the blade of a katana or other Japanese sword. It runs along the centerline of the blade, opposite... Continue reading
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