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Tsurugi (sword)
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A tsurugi or ken is a Japanese sword. The word is used in the West to refer to a specific type of Japanese straight, double-edged sword used in antiquity. In Japanese the term tsurugi or ken is used a
A tsurugi double-edged straight sword from the Kofun period (5th century)
A tsurugi double-edged straight sword from the Kofun period (5th century)
The tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Kunimichi in 1654 during the Edo period. It was made into an offering to Susanoo, the main enshrined kami of Yasaka Shr
The tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Kunimichi in 1654 during the Edo period. It was made into an offering to Susanoo, the main enshrined kami of Yasaka Shrine.
Tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Nobutaka. 17th century, Edo period. Kyushu National Museum
Tsurugi forged by Fujiwara Nobutaka. 17th century, Edo period. Kyushu National Museum
An example of Fudō Myōō with a sword. 12th century, Heian period. Manshu-in, Kyoto
An example of Fudō Myōō with a sword. 12th century, Heian period. Manshu-in, Kyoto
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A katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the tachi, it was used by samur
Tsurugi (sword)
…the West to refer to a specific type of Japanese straight, double-edged sword used in antiquity (as opposed to curved, single-edged swords such as the katana). In Japanese the term tsurugi or ken (ja:剣) is used as a term for all sorts of international long, double-edged swords. The term tsurugi (剣) designates…
A katana modified from a tachi forged by Motoshige. Bizen Osafune school influenced by the Sōshū school. 14th century, Nanboku-chō period. Important C
A katana modified from a tachi forged by Motoshige. Bizen Osafune school influenced by the Sōshū school. 14th century, Nanboku-chō period. Important Cultural Property. Tokyo National Museum
Mei (signature) and Nakago (tang) of an Edo period katana
Mei (signature) and Nakago (tang) of an Edo period katana
A Sōshū school katana modified from a tachi forged by Masamune. As it was owned by Ishida Mitsunari, it was commonly called Ishida Masamune. Important
A Sōshū school katana modified from a tachi forged by Masamune. As it was owned by Ishida Mitsunari, it was commonly called Ishida Masamune. Important Cultural Property. Tokyo National Museum
A Sōshū school katana modified from a tachi, Kiriha Sadamune, forged by Sadamune, son of Masamune. 14th century, Kamakura period. Important Cultural P
A Sōshū school katana modified from a tachi, Kiriha Sadamune, forged by Sadamune, son of Masamune. 14th century, Kamakura period. Important Cultural Property. Tokyo National Museum