Katana Sword

Katana is a traditional Japanese sword used by military class in feudal Japan.

Katana is a slightly curved sword with length over 23 inches.

Katana appears from Kamakura period ( 1185–1333 ) till 1876 (Meiji reforms) when the wearing samurai sword has been banned.

Katana parts and terminology

Ha-edge Kissaki-tip Shinogi-Ji-blocking surface Hi-Blood groove Mune-back section Habaki-collar Tsuba-guard Tsuka-hilt Menuki-ornaments Mekugi-retaining peg Kashira-pommel

Saya-scabbard Kojiri-saya tip Kurigata-cord retainer Sageo-cord Koi-guchi-saya mouth

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