Japanese Swordsmithing
Horagai
The Horagai (法螺貝) is a wind instrument used in Japan, based on the conch shell. The conch shell, which is blown in the same way as a trumpet, served many...
Horagai
The Horagai (法螺貝) is a wind instrument used in Japan, based on the conch shell. The conch shell, which is blown in the same way as a trumpet, served many...
Gunbai
The Gunbai (軍配) is a fan that was carried by samurai commanders in feudal Japan. It later came to be used by kannushi in formal settings. The Gunbai served as...
Gunbai
The Gunbai (軍配) is a fan that was carried by samurai commanders in feudal Japan. It later came to be used by kannushi in formal settings. The Gunbai served as...
Shuriken
The Shuriken (手裏剣,手離剱), alternatively known as shiriken in the Tokyo dialect, is a Japanese term that refers to various sizes and shapes of darts or throwing daggers. When written as...
Shuriken
The Shuriken (手裏剣,手離剱), alternatively known as shiriken in the Tokyo dialect, is a Japanese term that refers to various sizes and shapes of darts or throwing daggers. When written as...
Makibishi
A Makibishi (Japanese: 撒き菱 or 撒菱) is an ancient Japanese weapon, equivalent to the Western caltrop. All Japanese caltrops are referred to as Makibishi, and depending on the material used,...
Makibishi
A Makibishi (Japanese: 撒き菱 or 撒菱) is an ancient Japanese weapon, equivalent to the Western caltrop. All Japanese caltrops are referred to as Makibishi, and depending on the material used,...
Yawara
The Yawara (柔), also known as pasak or dulodulo in Filipino martial arts, is a Japanese weapon used in various martial arts, particularly those of Japanese origin. The kubotan, another...
Yawara
The Yawara (柔), also known as pasak or dulodulo in Filipino martial arts, is a Japanese weapon used in various martial arts, particularly those of Japanese origin. The kubotan, another...
Tanbō
The tanbō (短棒), also known as tambo or short stick, is a stick that measures between 45 to 60 cm in length. The manner of wielding it forms a standalone...
Tanbō
The tanbō (短棒), also known as tambo or short stick, is a stick that measures between 45 to 60 cm in length. The manner of wielding it forms a standalone...