![]() ![]() Traditionally Kissaki has different forging method and process, and in different era there are different types of Kissaki, it’s one of the factor to identify the sword age. There are different types of Kissaki, classified by length there are Okissaki (大切先, longest one), Chukissaki (中切先, middle and most common one) and Kokissaki (小切先, shortest one). Kissaki refers to the sharp point, the tip of a Katana, generally speaking it is the sharpest part of a katana. The other type is shirasaya, basically the plain wooden saya without any decorative elements, used to store the blade for long time. Generally speaking there are 2 types of Saya, the ones with many fitting, looking alluring, is for taking the katana out for use. Most saya are made of wood, covers with lacquer and beatiful pattern, drawings. Saya is the part used to protect the steel blade and is also known as the sword's scabbard. A good tsuka should be tight and secure, no loose parts, and provide comfortable gripping to the user. The core of the handle is mostly made of wood, secured with mekugi pins, cover with samegawa, then wrapping with cords. The “Tsuka” (handle / hilt) refers to the gripping part of the sword, and the “tang” (nakago) is stored inside. Most modern katana are made of modern steels like carbon steel, manganese steel, T10 steel etc. The making of tamahagane is very costly in terms of labour and time, it’s a luxury to use it nowadays. In ancient Japan, traditional katana should be made of Tamahagane (玉鋼), essentially it’s a type of high carbon steel. The blade is the main component of a Katana, and it is impossible to have a Katana without a blade, because the word “katana” literally means “one sided blade. With these knowledge, you will know better how to custom your own katana. so we've put together a guide of the most commonly seen terminologies to help you understand what these words mean. It's easy to get lost in all the terminology, for Japanese katana, basically there is a specific name for every detail. See more of the Sea Wave Katana A blue and white sageo complete the saya accented by buffalo horn kurikata and koiguchi.There are many parts of a katana, and it can be confusing for those who are new to this piece of art. See more of the Bamboo Katana New Sea Wave Katana Blue Sageo ![]() This attention to detail means that you, our customer, get the best that we can provide. See more of the Samurai Katana Both the tsuka and the saya are hand made for each individual sword. See more of the Dragonfly Koshirae Katana Silk sageo on the Samurai Katana by Bugei Swords. See more of the Shi Shi Katana Dark brown sageo of the Bugei Dragonfly Katana. See more of the Old Pine Katana Lion dog kurikata with a black sageo on the Shi Shi Katana by Bugei Swords. See more of the Peace Wakizashi Accented with brown sageo the saya parts are made of fine horn. See more of the Baika Tanto Brown silk sageo on the Peace Wakizashi by Bugei Swords. See more of the Kaeru (Frog) Wakizashi The gold saya and brown and gold sageo match beautifully and would make the Baika Tanto a great companion piece to the Tatsumaki Katana. See more of the Purple Samurai Warrior Katana The silk sageo compliments the theme of the Frog and is elegently woven in dark blue and moss green. See more of the Purple Samurai Warrior Katana Deep black lacquered saya with purple cotton sageo. The Samurai Warrior Katana with purple cotton sageo and ito. ![]()
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