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Everything You Need To Know About Shitodome Shitodome is an important component of the Kurigata & Kashira of a Katana. It is a special part designed to fit inside the holes of Kashira & Kurigata. The right Shitodome can make all the difference in your Katana. Make sure you learn about them more before getting your swords. What Is A Shitodome 鵐目? A Shitodome is...

Everything You Need To Know About Sageo Sageo is one of the most beautiful and intriguing parts of a Japanese sword. It is made of silk, cotton, leather, and so on to pass through the Kurigata. Multiple knots and patterns can be made with a Sageo in the Katana. This guide will help you to learn more about Sageo. What Is Sageo(下緒)? Sageo is...

Things You Need to Know Menuki Menuki are the pretty little ornaments we see on the Katana's handle. However, you might want to know more about this part. So, in this article, I'll discuss the Katana part, "Menuki," in detail. What Is Menuki 目貫? Menuki are a pair of ornamental pieces under the Katana's handle wrapping. They are usually about 3 cm (1.1 inches) long. Most Menuki are made...

Everything You Need To Know About Kojiri Kojiri, or the end cap of the scabbard, is a small yet essential part of a Katana. It is one of the most significant elements that you should look into before buying a Katana. If you want to learn more about a Kojiri, then make sure to stick around till the end! What Is Kojiri? Kojiri is...

Everything You Need To Know About Koiguchi The Koiguchi, an integral part of the Japanese katana, is one of the reasons wh a katana fits into its sheath (saya) so firmly.  If you're interested in finding out more about this special component, keep reading! What Is Koiguchi? The Koiguchi refers to the section of a Japanese Saya or sheath that fits snugly around the...