-mumei The term "mumei" in the context of samurai swords refers to a sword whose original owner or...
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katana blade - concepts that are not so common
Dagger - push dagger
A dagger is a type of knife with a standard double-edged blade that tapers towards the tip. This des...
cold weapons
Cold weapons are the designation for weapons that do not use a firing mechanism or ammunition and th...
Tameshigiri - a test of cut and sharpness of the katana
Tameshigiri is a Japanese term used for the technique of cutting and testing the edge of a sword, ty...
Horimono - engraving into the blade of a sword or knife
Horimono is a term used to refer to various engraving patterns and decorations on Japanese swords, i...
Hamon - partial hardening of the blade
Hamon is the name for decorative strips or patterns on the blade of Japanese knives and swords, such...
Shogun 2024
Cosmo Jarvis and Hiroyuki Sanada star in the new hit series "Shōgun," which brings to life and bring...
History of the samurai tradition
Samurai culture has been deeply embedded in Japanese history and tradition and has influenced many a...
Seppuku - ritual suicide
Seppuku, also known as harakiri, is a ritual suicide performed by samurai and many other people in J...
Daisho - samurai equipment
Daisho is the Japanese term for the two swords that a samurai wore as part of his outfit. The first ...