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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
Wakizashi
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The wakizashi is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords worn by the samurai in feudal Japan. Its name refers to the practice of wearing it inserted through one's obi or sash at one's side, wher
Tsurugi (sword)
…a straight, double-edged, bladed weapon from Japan. It is a sword with two cutting edges, one on each side of its blade, unlike the tachi, katana, wakizashi, or ōdachi, which have only one cutting edge on one side of the blade. The oldest bronze sword excavated in Japan is a Chinese-style dagger from around…
Blade and mounting for a wakizashi. The blade was made by Soshu Fusamune. Blade, late 15th–early 16th century; mounting, 18th century. There were many
Blade and mounting for a wakizashi. The blade was made by Soshu Fusamune. Blade, late 15th–early 16th century; mounting, 18th century. There were many different makers for the katana. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Antique Japanese daishō, the traditional pairing of two Japanese swords which were the symbol of the samurai, showing the traditional Japanese sword c
Antique Japanese daishō, the traditional pairing of two Japanese swords which were the symbol of the samurai, showing the traditional Japanese sword cases (koshirae) and the difference in size between the katana (bottom) and the smaller wakizashi (top).
Although the number of forged swords decreased in the Meiji period, many artistically excellent mountings were made. A wakizashi forged by Soshu Akihi
Although the number of forged swords decreased in the Meiji period, many artistically excellent mountings were made. A wakizashi forged by Soshu Akihiro. Nanboku-chō period (top). Wakizashi mounting, Early Meiji period (bottom).
Wakizashi Ishida Sadamune made by Sadamune. Nanboku-chō period. Important Cultural Property. Tokyo National Museum.
Wakizashi Ishida Sadamune made by Sadamune. Nanboku-chō period. Important Cultural Property. Tokyo National Museum.