切裂 Kirisaki

What is Kirisaki of Samurai Armor?

"Kirisaki" is a type of pointer, such as a small flag, that was either inserted into the back of a chest armor (Do) or held by a servant. It refers to a rectangular flag that has several cuts to make it flutter easily in the wind.

See more terms related to samurai armor in this samurai armor glossary

Samurai armor parts explained

Samurai armor history and types

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