samurai sword

Feudal warrior's weapon

A samurai sword is a Japanese sword traditionally carried by samurai warriors, characterized by its curved, single-edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip designed for two-handed use.

The term most commonly refers to the katana, though samurai historically carried multiple sword types.

These swords are renowned for their craftsmanship, with traditional forging techniques producing exceptionally sharp and durable blades.

The museum displayed a 16th-century samurai sword.

types

katana

Curved Japanese fighting blade

wakizashiJapanese auxiliary blade
tanto"So much" in scores

historical

bushido

Samurai honor system

shogunJapan's military supreme commander
daimyoJapanese feudal landowner
roninFeudal drifter-warrior

seppuku · feudal · Tokugawa · shogunate

ethos

bushido

Samurai honor system

honorHigh regard, moral dignity
loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
dutyRequired moral task

discipline · valor · courage · rectitude · respect · integrity · sacrifice · devotion · code · spirit

craftsmanship

forge

Furnace for shaping metal

temperState of mind
foldBend onto itself
quenchSatisfy or extinguish

polish · swordsmith · clay · carbon steel · bladesmithing · anvil · hammer · whetstone · hone · grindstone

combat

kenjutsu

Japanese martial blade art

iaidoMartial art of drawing swords
kendoJapanese bamboo fencing
cutSeverance or reduction

slash · parry · thrust · draw · sheathe · stance · kata · duel · sparring

anatomy

katana

Curved Japanese fighting blade

hiInformal spoken salutation
fullerSmithy's channeling implement
tangSharp, biting flavor

spine · edge

samurai sword

katana

bushido

bushido

forge

kenjutsu

katana

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