Author Archives: Samurai
Dadao Sword
The Dadao which is among the varieties of Chinese Sabers is also known as the Chinese Great Sword. Based on the knives used for agricultural activities, the Dadao are featured with broad blades that measure about two to [Read More...]
Aug
Chinese Swords
The Chinese swords are just as old as China and these also have a long history just like the country. Bronze blades have appeared all the way back from the Shang Dynasty as the bronze daggers that have been utilized [Read More...]
Aug
Bohi
Bohi There are numerous weapons that have been utilized during the warring period in Japan and today, fully functional replicas have emerged wherein these feature certain elements such as the bohi. The bohi – which is also called the fuller [Read More...]
Aug
Double Edge Katana
A nihonto is known to be one of the several kinds of traditionally made Japanese swords; these weapons have been created from the Kofun era and generally, the Japanese swords that have double edge are those that have been produced [Read More...]
Aug
Hamon Line
Katana Hamon Line It is easy to recognize the unique wavy patterns also called Hamon line on Japanese swords and those who are not fond of the weapon are asking why such a thing is visible on the swords and [Read More...]
Aug
Heat Treating Steel
Heat Treating Steel Steel can be heat treated to create a variety of excellent properties and microstructures; and generally, the process of heat treating steel makes use of phase transformation during the cooling and heating stage to alter the microstructure [Read More...]
Aug
Folded Steel Katana
Folded Steel Katana During the medieval period in Japan, the quality of iron ore was not very notable, yet despite this, numerous Japanese metalworkers took various debris of impure iron which were cleansed via flame for about seventy-two hours and [Read More...]
Aug
Clay Tempered Katana
Clay Tempered Katana Clay tempered Katana or accurately called differential hardened Katana – Clay tempering is a process of utilizing clay to insulate portions of the metal that should be softened; once the sword is quenched and heated, this will [Read More...]
Aug
Menpo
Menpo is also known as Mempo or Mengu. At times it is also referred to as Men Yoroi. Menpo mask is worn by Samurai and their retainers during Feudal Japan. These Samurai helmets belong to different kinds of Japanese facial [Read More...]
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Fundoshi
Japanese adult males traditionally wore Fundoshi or undergarments. This is part of their Samurai Suit even if this barely covers the lower part of the body. Traditionally made Fundoshi is made of a certain length of cotton. Even if this [Read More...]
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Kote
Kote is the term used referring to an old Japanese name for Samurai Suit or period Samurai Armor. These are armoured sleeves protecting the wrist of the Japanese warrior. Certain parts of the body can be flexible however; the wrist [Read More...]
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Shitagi
Shitagi is a term that refers to a Samurai Suit worn under the clothes. Simply put this is a type of shirt worn as a form of Samurai armor when they are about to wear their full armor during battle. [Read More...]
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Obi
Obi is a sash used as belt for traditional Japanese dress. It is also used as part of Samurai Suit like uniforms worn by Japanese martial arts practitioner even during Feudal Japan. This belt is worn by both men and [Read More...]
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Waidate
O-yoroi was worn by the Samurai class of Feudal Japan. It consists of two parts of which Waidate is one of these. The upper part of this arm protection was made of solid iron plate covered with leather. The second [Read More...]
Dec
Waikibiki
Waikibiki is part of the Japanese Auxiliary Armor that covers areas of the body exposed by gaps in the Samurai armor. This Arm Defense is used when additional protection is required especially during battles. This Samurai Suit is a simple [Read More...]
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Kobakama
Hakama is the Japanese term use for pants. There are several kinds of Hakama which includes Kobakama. A different kind of Hakama was worn depending on which part of the society the men belongs. During the 16th century, low class [Read More...]
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Do
One of the major parts used by Samurai Class and foot soldiers or Ashigaru is Do. It was in the early 4th century when Tanko was worn by foot soldiers and Keiko. These are types of cuirass a form of [Read More...]
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Kabuto
Kabuto Helmet is a type of helmet used in ancient Japan by warriors. These Samurai helmets are worn by Samurai warriors and their retainers during feudal Japan. This Samurai helmet is an important part of the Samurai equipment. This plays [Read More...]
Dec
Uwa Obi
Uwa Obi is categorized as a type of Samurai Armor worn by the Samurai class and retainers as part of their Samurai Suit. This is often referred to as outer sash. The lacing for this armor part is known as [Read More...]
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Kyahan
Kyahan are cloth leggings that Samurai and their retainers wore during the Feudal Japan period. In Japan the words use for this part of the Samurai Suit are western soldiers gaiters. Some call these are Japanese Samurai leg wraps. These [Read More...]
Dec
Sode
Sode is referred to as Spaulders because these are part of the Samurai Suit that shoulder guards. Sode-Jirushi is for badge use on the shoulder. This Samurai Armor is made of leather and iron plates; rectangular in shape. These shoulder [Read More...]
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Waraji
Waraji are Japanese sandals made out of straw rope. This is still a part of Samurai Suit and Samurai Armor. Samurai and foot soldiers wear these during feudal era in Japan. There are other materials that can be used in [Read More...]
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Daisho
Daisho are pairs of swords worn by the Samurai. This Samurai Armor takes its name from two words that depicts long and short sword. Any pairs of swords of different size are also referred to as Daisho. Orders can be [Read More...]
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Suneate
Suneate protects the leg specifically between the knee and ankle. This is a part of the components that protects the extremities of Samurai warriors and their retainers during feudal Japan. Suneate is part of the Samurai Suit that is handcrafted [Read More...]
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