Japanese Swordsmithing
Yoroi-dōshi
Yoroi-dōshi (鎧通し) is a Japanese single-edged knife, literally meaning "armor piercer." The Yoroi-dōshi is a type of armor-piercing weapon designed for close combat. It is specifically intended to penetrate through...
Yoroi-dōshi
Yoroi-dōshi (鎧通し) is a Japanese single-edged knife, literally meaning "armor piercer." The Yoroi-dōshi is a type of armor-piercing weapon designed for close combat. It is specifically intended to penetrate through...
Kunai
Kunai (くない or 苦無 in Kanji) is a multipurpose tool from ancient Japan. It originated during the feudal era and was primarily used by carpenters and other craftsmen. The Kunai...
Kunai
Kunai (くない or 苦無 in Kanji) is a multipurpose tool from ancient Japan. It originated during the feudal era and was primarily used by carpenters and other craftsmen. The Kunai...
Kaiken
A kaiken (懐剣) is a single- or double-edged tantō with a length of 15-20 cm, devoid of ornamental features and housed in a simple mounting. Uses of Kaiken In the...
Kaiken
A kaiken (懐剣) is a single- or double-edged tantō with a length of 15-20 cm, devoid of ornamental features and housed in a simple mounting. Uses of Kaiken In the...
Hachiwari
A Hachiwari (鉢割), also erroneously spelled as Hachiwara, was a rare sidearm carried by the samurai in medieval Japan, which could be used for parrying. During the early period (before...
Hachiwari
A Hachiwari (鉢割), also erroneously spelled as Hachiwara, was a rare sidearm carried by the samurai in medieval Japan, which could be used for parrying. During the early period (before...