Katana Info

Everything You Need To Know About Hasaki For all the master smiths out there, learning the anatomy of a katana is just as important as detecting the right type of steel and knowing how to forge it. So if you are learning about a katana's anatomy or are just curious, learning about Hasaki is essential.  What Is Hasaki? Hasaki, or Ha, is the sharpened...

The Ha is the cutting edge of a Japanese sword. As a result, it could be the single most important component of a katana. If you're planning to buy a katana, it's essential to know how the Ha functions. What Is Ha? The Ha of a Japanese sword is its cutting edge. This cutting edge seamlessly transitions into the hira, the slightly slanted flat part...

A guide for you to truly understand what Fuchi is, the common material, design and more

Introduction  There are many parts of a katana, and it can be confusing for those who are new to this piece of art. It's easy to get lost in all the terminology, for Japanese katana, basically there is a specific name for every detail. so we've put together a guide of the most commonly seen terminologies to help you understand what these words mean....

The katana, also known as samurai sword, is a curved, single edged long sword. It’s a famous Japanese weapon and plays a huge role in Japanese culture, Katana represent the soul of a samurai. Compare with other famous weapons around the world, Katana has very unique character, It’s a deadly weapon and it’s also an aesthetic piece of art. It’s many collector’s dream to...