Different types have different lengths and weights Length and Shape If you are thinking of collecting Japanese swords, you should know that there are different lengths and weights for different types of Japanese swords! By understanding this, you will be...

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What is Fuchi-gashira? Fuchi-gashira is a decorative metal fitting attached to the handle of a Japanese sword. It is a general term for two metal fittings: the Tsukagashira (commonly known as "kashira") attached to the end of the handle, and...

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What are Japanese swords? Simply put, Japanese swords or katana are made by a unique Japanese blacksmithing method and are assumed to have been crafted in Japan, but a Japanese sword cannot merely be characterized as a weapon. It has...

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This is the third in our popular series! We will continue introducing Japanese idioms that related to the sword. Seppa tsumaru (The seppa is stuck) Seppa is a long elliptical thin metal piece on both sides of the swordguard. One is...

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