![]() Instead of a sharp edge used for cutting it is the blunt back edge of the blade. The mune is exactly the opposite of the hasaki. Hasaki, also called Ha, is the tempered cutting edge of the blade. On some katana types, the tip of the blade is rather used for slicing instead of thrusting. Most katanas have a yokote although there are some exceptions. The Yokote is the dividing line between the kissaki (point) and the body of the blade. Only differentially hardened katanas have a temper line. The Boshi is the temper line of the kissaki. ![]() Otherwise, the blade could only be used for cutting, which severely reduces the options the wielder has.Īfter all, every katana has a kissaki. It is designed to improve the lethality of the blade, by adding the possibility for thrusting attacks. ![]() The kissaski plays a key role in the enormous cutting abilities of a katana. While European swords usually form their point in the centre, the kissaki lies on the edge of the blade. In contrast to the medieval swords, the shape of the blade tip is different. In case you want to learn more about sword steels and forging techniques you can check it out. This gives the katana a very special look and makes the parts of the blade quite different in comparison to European swords.įurthermore, Japanese swordsmiths used a forging technique called differential hardening, which creates the look the katana is most famous for. Since a Sword with more than 1% of carbon becomes too brittle. Thus, the Japanese swordsmiths had to come up with a solution to reduce the carbon content. Traditional Japanese Katanas were forged from steel containing more than 4% of carbon. Obviously, the blade is the most important component of a sword. In this section, you will find detailed information on all the parts and components of a samurai sword. Saya – Scabbard of the sword used to protect the blade. See more of the Spring Sakura Katana The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same.First things first, a katana has three main parts.īlade – Steel component of the katana which is used for cutting. See more of the Tenka Fubu Katana The Spring Sakura tsuka with ito See more of the Tenka Fubu Katana The Tenka Fubu features brown tsuka-ito (handle wrap) over white same (ray skin). See more of the Tenka Fubu Katana The saya is adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and kojiri (cap) and brown sageo (cord) which unifies the piece to the brown tsuka-ito (handle wrap) over white same (ray skin). See more of the Lotus Seed Wakizashi A menuki used under the tsuka-ito on the Oda Katana See more of the Lotus Seed Katana Violet cotton wrapped tsuka ito of the Lotus Seed Wakizashi. See more of the Dragon Ninja Sword The tsuka is wrapped in a purple cotton tsuka-ito See more of the Moroha Zukuri - Raptor Katana Highlighting the side of the kashira wear the tsuka-ito or handle wrap ties off See more of the Kaeru (Frog) Wakizashi Handle(Tsuka) - Wood core, genuine rayskin (Same), special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka-ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. The tsuka-ito is made of premium dark blue Japanese cotton. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. See more of the Raptor Wakizashi The saya is deeply lacquered in black. See more of the Tonbo Wakizashi Special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka-ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. The tsuka-ito is made of premium purple Japanese cotton. These are some photo's of several different Tsuka found on the Japanese katana that we offer. An ornamental menuki would be woven in during the wrapping stage in the desired positions for the particular katana's purpose. Most commonly wrapped in a hineri-maki (twists and turns) pattern the tsuka-ito may also be wrapped in a katate-maki special purpose pattern favored by samurai known as a “battle wrap”. The tsuka-ito can be woven from very inexpensive fabrics or twine to the most luxurious Japanese cottons and silks. This is done to prevent slippage of the tsuka-ito (handle wrapping). The ray skin is referred to as “samegawa” translating to shark's skin however ray skin is what is typically used. The wood handle is either wrapped in ray skin or channeled for rayskin inserts. The tsuka has been constructed many different ways but the traditional tsuka will be made from wood and custom fit to the blades tang and held by 1-2 mekugi pins.
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