Home / Katana Blog / Tagged: appreciation

Katana Blog 

Posts tagged "appreciation"

Hi – Grooves in Japanese swords

May 09, 2022

Filed under: appreciation, grooves, hi, japanese sword, katana, samurai sword

What is Hi? Hi is the Japanese name for the groove (also known as a fuller) that runs up the length of the blade. Its original purpose was to make the sword lighter and more resistant to bending. As time...

Sori – The Curve that Captures the Sharpness and Beauty of the Japanese Sword

Apr 28, 2022

Filed under: appreciation, curvature, japanese sword, katana, samurai sword, sori

Sori – The Curve that Captures the Sharpness and Beauty of the Japanese Sword

The curvature of Katana As mentioned in the article about the Tsukuri-kom(structure) of the Japanese sword, the Japanese sword was originally a straight sword with no curve at all, and was used for purposes of striking, plunging, and stabbing. As...

Japanese Sword Tsukuri-komi: Structure Evolving through Time

Apr 28, 2022

Filed under: appreciation, japanese sword, katana, samurai sword, sword structure, tsukuri-komi

Japanese Sword Tsukuri-komi: Structure Evolving through Time

What is Tsukuri-komi? Japanese has a word “tsukuri-komi” which refers to the structure and style of the sword blade. In a previous article about the sword’s appearance, I mentioned that the tachi had a strong back-bend whereas the uchigatana had...

Kitae-Hada: The testimony of the Japanese Sword that does not break or bend and cuts well

Apr 28, 2022

Filed under: appreciation, grains, japanese sword, katana, kitae, kitae hada, samurai sword

Kitae-Hada: The testimony of the Japanese Sword that does not break or bend and cuts well

The blade of the Japanese sword is made by heating the tamahagane (steel for making swords) to high temperature then hitting it flat with a mallet. They use a chisel to create the rift in the blades, fold it, then...

The Face of the Japanese Sword: Kissaki

Apr 28, 2022

Filed under: appreciation, japanese sword, katana, kissaki, samurai sword, sword tip

The sharp point of a Japanese katana is called the “kissaki”. It is sometimes also called the “boshi” - hat, but boshi can refer to the kissaki itself or the hamon (temper pattern) that spills onto the kissaki. Kissaki is...

Page 7 of 8

Excellent

Excellent service

Another great purchase from Tozando

Another great purchase from Tozando.

Newly Forged Katana by Sadatoyo

The katana Sadatoyo made looks amazing and is definitely worth the price. I am glad I chose him as the blacksmith, and will enjoy displaying and staring at this masterpiece for years to come.

The product are good quality

The product are good quality. Service is quick and professional. Thank you again for the great product.

Tozando Katana Shop

Katana Blog 

Hi – Grooves in Japanese swords

Sori – The Curve that Captures the Sharpness and Beauty of the Japanese Sword

Japanese Sword Tsukuri-komi: Structure Evolving through Time

Kitae-Hada: The testimony of the Japanese Sword that does not break or bend and cuts well

The Face of the Japanese Sword: Kissaki

Let customers speak for us