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Everything You Need to Know About Nagasa Nagasa, or the length of the katana blade, is among the most important considerations while buying a Katana. So, if you're planning to buy a Katana soon, you might be curious to know more about this part. This guide will help you in this regard. What Is Nagasa? Nagasa refers to the blade length of a katana. It's accurate to...

Everything You Need To Know About Kurigata Kurigata is a small knob in the scabbard of a katana. From tying the katana to the belt to balancing the sword, a Kurigata can serve multiple purposes. Before buying a Katana, learning more about Kurigata can be very useful.  What Is Kurigata? Kurigata is the knob used to tie sageo in the scabbard (Saya). Kurigata in Japanese is "栗形", it...

Everything You Need To Know About Kissaki The term "Kissaki" refers to the tip of a katana's blade in Japanese. This component is very important to the katana, serving not merely functional purposes but also contributing significantly to the sword's aesthetics. In traditional katana making, Japanese Swordsmiths dedicate a lot of time and effort on the Kissaki, ensuring every detail is perfected. This article will introduce what is...

Katana Mune: Everything you need to know about the back of Katana Sword Katanas are quite fascinating and even more complex. In fact, this complexity is what makes them so unique and interesting. You might have heard about something called the Mune and wondered what it might be. And also, it’s purpose of being on the katana. Well, here I discuss that in great...

Understanding Katana Habaki Many experts often refer to the habaki as the heart of a Japanese katana sword. It is a small component that is placed in the middle of a katana and has both decorative and practical functions. Apart from this, it serves other purposes as well. Let's examine the habaki in more detail, along with its materials and its fascinating history. What...