Evaluate a Japanese sword Recognize a real Japanese katana Types of Japanese swords The types of Japanese swords vary according to the period in which they were forged, the use that was made of them and the way in which they were worn. The main types include: Tachi (大刀): Le Chokuto, mu ... The parts of the Japanese sword Toshin: The sword as a whole Kami: The blade. The portion of the sword inserted into the saya, from kissaki to machi Nakago: The part of the blade below the machi inserted into the tsuka. Finished by hammering ... The shape of the Japanese sword Hira zukuri: A blade with no shinogi or yokote, almost flat on both sides. This typology first appeared in tachi produced in Jokoto times. Starting from the Heian period (806-) a lot and ko ... Types of sori of the Japanese sword The sori of the Japanese sword is the element that, where present, distinguishes the nihontos from the pre-Heian chokuto. The degree of sori and the point of greatest depth vary according to the epoch in which the ... Japanese sword nakago conditions The nakago is the portion of the blade that extends below hamachi and munemachi. On it you can find distinctive traits useful for the identification of the blade, such as the yasurime (blows ... Types of nakagojiri of the Japanese katana The final part of the nakago is called nakagojiri and its shape reflects the characteristics of each school. When a blade is suriage the nakagojiri is usually copied from the original one. ... Types of yasurime of the Japanese sword Before the smith engraves his mei, the nakago is finished with a file, leaving on it some distinctive features, different for periods, schools and artists. The yasurime may vary in ... Hada and jigane of the Japanese sword The metal from which Japanese swords come to life is known as a jigane. The term hada instead refers to the grain of the surface grain given by the forging of the sword maker. Since ... Types of hamon of the Japanese sword As a result of the yakiire ha the blade hardens becoming able to withstand the cut. When you look at the blade against the light the ji becomes black and has it white and the line between the two ... Types of boshi of the Japanese sword The hamon of the kissaki is called boshi, "hat". The tip of the sword is said to have a variety of features equal to those of the human face. Boshi yakiire requires much more skill than ... Defects of the Japanese sword Imperfections and defects of the Japanese sword can be accidentally caused during yakiire. Bad preservation can also cause rust, which must be removed by an intervention ...
