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The iaitō is a modern metal practice sword, without a cutting edge, used primarily for practicing iaido, a form of Japanese swordsmanship.
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Japanese girl practicing iaido. The iaitō shown in this photograph was custom made according to the weight and size of the student. The blade is made
Japanese girl practicing iaido. The iaitō shown in this photograph was custom made according to the weight and size of the student. The blade is made of aluminum alloy, and for the student's safety, lacks a sharp edge.
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A Japanese sword is one of several types of traditionally made swords from Japan. Bronze swords were made as early as the Yayoi period, though most people generally refer to the curved blades made fro
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…year. Japanese swordsmiths have a special status, and the weapons they make are considered works of art rather than weapons. (This also explains why nihontō exported outside Japan must go through a declassification process before their exportation.) Battōjutsu…
Japanese swords. Two tachi with full mountings (middle and bottom right), a sword with a Shirasaya-style tsuka (top right), a wakizashi (top left), an
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).
Sword fittings. Tsuba (top left) and fuchigashira (top right) made by Ishiguro Masayoshi in the 18th or 19th century. Kogai (middle) and kozuka (botto
Sword fittings. Tsuba (top left) and fuchigashira (top right) made by Ishiguro Masayoshi in the 18th or 19th century. Kogai (middle) and kozuka (bottom) made by Yanagawa Naomasa in the 18th century, Edo period. Tokyo Fuji Art Museum.
Example of the signature (mei) and date chiseled on a wakizashi. It is inscribed that Koyama Sōbei Munetsugu forged the sword in August Kōka 2 (1845 C
Example of the signature (mei) and date chiseled on a wakizashi. It is inscribed that Koyama Sōbei Munetsugu forged the sword in August Kōka 2 (1845 CE) and Shōji Zenbei Nobutatsu engraved the blade horimono. Edo period
Two antique koshirae, katana (top), wakizashi (bottom), in the form of a daishō (matched set). 19th century, Edo period. Tokyo National Museum.
Two antique koshirae, katana (top), wakizashi (bottom), in the form of a daishō (matched set). 19th century, Edo period. Tokyo National Museum.