Author Archives: Samurai
Yugake
Kyudo is known as Japanese martial arts of archery. An expert in this field is referred to as Kyudoka. As a form of protection for the hands these archers wear Yugake on their right hand. These are generally made of [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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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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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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1045 Steel
One of the most commonly use materials in the world when it comes to blades and swords is definitely carbon steel. This simply means the steel is a plain carbon steel with 0.45% carbon content. Carbon content does not mean [Read More...]
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1095 Steel
The basic materials that make a sword are blades. The steel with the highest quality are referred to as 1095 Carbon Steel. This is based on the hardness test as stated on a number on the Rockwell C scale or [Read More...]
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1060 Steel
1060 Carbon Steel has high carbon steel content. 1060 Katana are popular among the sword making community because when it is properly heat treated it becomes resilient. It is quite tough and can keep its edge fairly well. This is [Read More...]
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1055 Steel
1055 Carbon Steel is a favorite choice if choosing for 1055 Katana. Among the carbon based steels this remains a favorite because of its durability and toughness. This is the perfect solution for heavy handed enthusiasts. It is the rare [Read More...]
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T10 Steel
T10 is classified among the finest materials used in Samurai swords. It is no wonder why collectors often request for T10 Steel Katana. T10 Katana have gone through the traditional processes of forging, heat treatment, clay tempering, oil and water [Read More...]
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9260 Spring Steel
When buying a Katana for the very first time there are certain details that need to take into consideration. What is the best Katana steel? Experts say that the best one would be Spring Steel Katana. Buying this katana is [Read More...]
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5160 Spring Steel
5160 Steel is used in truck springs and the like. European swords use 5160 Spring Steel while Japanese sword makers use this to make Spring Steel Katana. It is always a good idea to make a monosteel using 5160 Spring [Read More...]
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Damascus Steel
Damascus Blade was formed from Damascus steel. This is a type of steel commonly used to manufacture Folded Steel Katana and similar swords in the Near East. Damascus Steel Katana is characterized by distinctive pattern reminiscent of flowing water. Blades [Read More...]
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Sasumata
Sasumata is considered as an innovation from an old weapon. Its main purpose is to protect the user and those that are under attack. This weapon is also known as a man catcher because it is the closest description that [Read More...]
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Sodegarami
Sodegarami is known as a sleeve entangler and is part of the tools used by Japanese police to capture attackers and suspects. It was said that this implement was used during the Edo period by Samurai police in particular. This [Read More...]
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Yari Spear
Japanese Yari is 72 inches long and constructed from high carbon steel. The blade is full tang and is so sharp. A bamboo pin secures the Samurai Yari blade into the shaft. The shaft in itself is made of wood [Read More...]
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Naginata
Naginata falls under the classification of a Japanese sword. There are three classes of individuals in the Japanese society that used this weapon and these include the following: Samurai Class of Feudal Japan Sohei or Warrior Monks [Read More...]
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Chigiriki
Chigiriki is considered as a Japanese flail chained weapon. It consists of these parts: a hollow wood sometimes made of bamboo or iron staff with an iron weight and a chain on the end. Sometimes the chain can be retracted. [Read More...]
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Kusari Fundo
Kusari Fundo is a weapon of concealment popularized by the art of Ninjutsu. This weapon is historically associated with Ninjutsu or Japanese feudal police. There was a time in feudal Japan when swords are not allowed to be carried. A [Read More...]
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Jitte
In feudal Japan, it was considered a crime punishable by death to bring a sword inside the Shoguns palace. This does not exclude palace guards. As a form of protection palace guards carry non-bladed weapon. This made Jitte a good [Read More...]
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Kanabo
Kanabo are spiked club or truncheon used in feudal Japan as a weapon used by Samurai and their retainers. The simplest description for Kanabo would be club like weapons. These are built in such a way that that most of [Read More...]
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Kabutowari
Kabutowari is known as helmet or skull breaker. It is also referred to as hachiwari. This is a knife shape weapon that resembles a jitte. Kabutowari is a side arm of the Samurai class of feudal Japan. This knife like [Read More...]
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Kaginawa
Kaginawa is a combination from the words Kagi which means hook and Nawa which means rope. Ninja Kaginawa is simply a Ninja Weapon use as a grappling hook during feudal Japan. Even Samurais and their retainers used this weapon. Foot [Read More...]
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Shikoro
Shikoro was one of the Ninja Tools that that Ninja held onto. Ninja Shikoro was categorize as a kaiki tool or in Japanese these means to open. These Ninja Weapons were used to open closed doors or fences. Almost all [Read More...]
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Metsubushi
Metsubushi was known in Japan as eye closers because of what it can do. There were variations of this Ninja Weapon that are used by Samurai police and other individuals. The aim was to disorient or permanently cause blindness to [Read More...]
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