The katana (刀) style koshirae is the most commonly known koshirae and it is what is most associated with a samurai sword. Swords mounted in this manner are worn with the cutting …

It is a hand guard of Japanese samurai sword "katana" or "tachi". The most popular in sword fittings usually made by inlaid or openworked iron. Generally tsuba has three holes, nakago …

Pages in category "Samurai weapons and equipment" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total. This list may ... Gandō; Glossary of Japanese swords; H. Hata-jirushi; …

2023年10月16日 · From the legendary katana, to the yari spear and naginata blade, to the seemingly endless varieties of bows, arrows and hand-held weapons; these are just a few of …

2017年3月16日 · Samurai were the elite warriors of feudal Japan; as dominant as knights were in Europe. Their equipment was as much a display of their status as it was a matter of military …

2024年1月5日 · Explore the key differences between the wakizashi, tachi, and katana, the three iconic Japanese swords. Learn about their blade characteristics, uses, wear styles, and …

2023年6月22日 · Most likely starting much earlier, but becoming very popular during the peaceful Edo period in Japan, various additions were made to the Japanese scabbards to assist with …

2024年5月26日 · The weapons of the Japanese samurai were more than mere tools of war; they were an integral part of the samurai‘s identity, culture, and way of life. Each weapon, from the …

2024年11月4日 · Discover the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of traditional Samurai weapons, including the Katana, Wakizashi, Naginata, and more. Dive into the world …

When two opposing sides confronted one another in the field, the mounted samurai would first discharge the twenty to thirty arrows at their disposal and then call out their family names in …