Japanese Swordsmithing

Sodegarami

The Sodegarami, also known as "Torimono sandogu" in Japanese, was a pole weapon used by law enforcement officers in Japan from the 13th to the 16th century. Description and Appearance...

Sodegarami

The Sodegarami, also known as "Torimono sandogu" in Japanese, was a pole weapon used by law enforcement officers in Japan from the 13th to the 16th century. Description and Appearance...

Karuta Kabuto

The Karuta Kobuto, also known as Karuta Tatami Kobuto, is a helmet worn by Japanese samurai as part of their armor (yoroi). The Karuta Kabuto is made of iron. Its...

Karuta Kabuto

The Karuta Kobuto, also known as Karuta Tatami Kobuto, is a helmet worn by Japanese samurai as part of their armor (yoroi). The Karuta Kabuto is made of iron. Its...

Uma-jirushi

Uma-jirushi (馬印) were identifiers used on the battlefield during the Sengoku period in Japan. These identifiers were attached to the end of a long handle and placed by the horse...

Uma-jirushi

Uma-jirushi (馬印) were identifiers used on the battlefield during the Sengoku period in Japan. These identifiers were attached to the end of a long handle and placed by the horse...

Sashimono

Sashimono (指物, 差物, 挿物) were small banners worn by soldiers during the medieval era in Japan to identify troops during battles. They were typically placed on the backs of foot...

Sashimono

Sashimono (指物, 差物, 挿物) were small banners worn by soldiers during the medieval era in Japan to identify troops during battles. They were typically placed on the backs of foot...

Saihai

The Saihai (采 配) is a baton that was carried by samurai commanders in feudal Japan. It later came to be used by kannushi in formal settings. The Saihai served...

Saihai

The Saihai (采 配) is a baton that was carried by samurai commanders in feudal Japan. It later came to be used by kannushi in formal settings. The Saihai served...

Nobori

The Nobori (幟) is a long, narrow, and vertical banner that was commonly used during the Sengoku period in Japan as a form of military communication to denote sub-units of...

Nobori

The Nobori (幟) is a long, narrow, and vertical banner that was commonly used during the Sengoku period in Japan as a form of military communication to denote sub-units of...