Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 1)

The Japanese Katana developed in the 16thabove, you may have a good idea what it is. Ko
century is undoubtedly the best martial artsrelates to 'short' so Ko-shinogi is a Shinogi in the
weapon ever created. It was broadcasted so inshape of a small sharp arc that stretches along
several international documentaries and certainlythe Kissaki (blade point).
deserves this title with its technological perfectYokote is the dividing line separating the Kissaki
structure and fearsome cutting capability allegedly(blade point) plane and blade plane.
able to split a man from throat to groin in oneHi is the blade groove made to reduce the
swing.sword's weight while giving it better strength. It's
The Katana's physical body can be divided into 2not designed for the blood to flow along as hyped
main sections - the blade and hilt. Let's begin withby many.
the blade.Next is Yakiba - the tempered line with a distinct
The blade point Kissaki is the most difficult part todesign that stretches across the blade It
be forged and polished making it one of the mainseparates the hard blade edge as a result of
determining factors to a sword's value. There aredifferential heat treatment.
3 types of Kissaki categorized by their length -Boshi is the extended Yakiba tempered line
Ko-Kissaki (short), Chu-Kissaki (medium) andstretching into the Kissaki (blade point).
O-Kissaki (long). An interesting way to learnMune is the back ridge of the blade Ha is the
Japanese language Nihongo, isn't it?sharp edge of the blade So there you have it, a
Let's move on to the Shinogi, the ridge line alongshort and simple glossary on Japanese Katana
the length of the blade You may have heard ofblade It can help you to study and value a Katana
the Ko-shinogi. If you remember the Nihongo tipsbefore purchasing your next collection.