The Japanese Sword







 Welcome to the sublime beauty of the Japanese Sword. I hope that it is a helpful guide to the world of Japanese swords. I also hope to point you to best and most official sites of Japanese swords and swordsmanship.

 

 

Terminology | History | Tatara | Making | Polishing | Hamon & Hada | Horimono | Mounting

 

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