Japanese swords. Two tachi with full mountings (middle and bottom right), a sword with a Shirasaya-style tsuka (top right), a wakizashi (top left), and various tsuba (bottom left). A Japanese sword (Japanese: 日本刀, Hepburn: nihontō) is one of several types of traditionally made swords from Japan.

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2024年8月8日 · Discover our extensive index of Japanese swords, sortable by period, type, and use. Continuously updated with detailed information and new research, our collection includes entries on katana, wakizashi, tanto, and more, reflecting the rich history and craftsmanship of these iconic weapons.

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In this article, I’ve gathered together 20 types of Japanese swords that are not as known to the general public. These are real pieces of art, but at their core, they are fighting swords (most of them) with a unique design – something we simply don’t see in the West.

Swords of Japan offers fine antique Japanese swords and sword fittings for sale. This includes traditionally-made Japanese samurai swords from all time periods from Heian through Reiwa eras. Antique Japanese swords are among the finest blades ever crafted and the swords here are exemplary examples of each school, smith and time period.

2024年6月20日 · Explore 13 different types of Japanese swords. Learn about the unique features, uses, and history of each sword variant, from Katana to Wakizashi. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking detailed insights.

2024年2月18日 · Read on to find out everything you need to know about Japanese swords. 1. What are Japanese Swords? Broadly speaking there are three categories of Japanese sword types: the katana, the wakizashi and the tanto. Katana - The katana (刀, blade) is the most familiar of the three and the one we most associate with samurai.

2025年1月4日 · We’re going to list below 10 types of Japanese swords that may interest you, starting with the ever-popular katana and ending with one you’ve probably never heard of! 1. Katana. The katana sword is one of the most popular and recognisable swords.

A Japanese sword authentication paper (origami) from 1702 that Hon'ami Kōchū certified a tantō made by Yukimitsu in the 14th century as authentic. The Hon'ami clan, which was an authority of appraisal of Japanese swords, rated Japanese swords from these artistic points of view.