Japanese Swordsmithing

Chokutō

Chokutō (直刀) refers to a type of Japanese sword that has a straight blade without any curvature. In contrast, swords with curvature are called tantō. In Japan, swords with straight...

Chokutō

Chokutō (直刀) refers to a type of Japanese sword that has a straight blade without any curvature. In contrast, swords with curvature are called tantō. In Japan, swords with straight...