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Table of Content What is Japanese Dagger Traditional Japanese Dagger Modern Japanese Dagger What is Japanese dagger The dagger is called "tanto" 短刀 in Japanese, meaning "short sword." In ancient Japan, it was considered a type of katana because it was also made from tamahagane and forged using traditional methods. It was mainly used by samurai as a backup weapon for close combat and...

Table of Content Japanese sword naming system Names after the Owner Name after legends Names after the Sharpness Witty Sword Names Name after the sword shape Names after the best work by a bladesmith Cool Japanese sword names in real life Cool Japanese sword names from anime What is so interesting about Japanese sword names Just as there are legendary European swords like Joyeuse...

Table of Content What Does Daisho Mean? History of Daisho Who Could Carry a Daisho? The Correct Way to Wear a Daisho The katana is often called the soul of the samurai. Samurai carried their swords everywhere—they were always within reach, even while sleeping. You might have heard that samurai carried two swords, the daisho: one long and one short. This article will explain...

What is Katana Engraving When we admire a katana sword, we usually focus on the sharpness of the blade, the elegance of the hamon, the intricate fittings (koshirae), and the beauty of the saya. However, there's another element of the katana that’s just as remarkable: the engraving on the blade. Katana engraving, known as tōshinbori (刀身彫) in Japanese, serves both practical and aesthetic purposes....

The katana, a symbol of the samurai's soul, has attractive countless enthusiasts and historians around the world with its sleek design and legendary sharpness. Even you are buying the katana for decoration, it’s difficult to resist the desire of actually using it. Whether you just use the katana for light cutting in your backyard, or you are a serious kenjutsu practitioner, Handle (Tsuka) is...