Composition of Katana

Katana menuki

Katana menuki: Metal ornaments on both sides of the handle

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Menuki are an important part of the hilt of Japanese swords. It is tied to the hilt, not only for decoration but also to prevent slipping, making it a small item that combines practicality and aesthetics. with one side facing forward and the other backward. It is then tightly wrapped with a hilt rope.
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"Tsuka-ito": The rope on the handle of the katana

"Tsuka-ito": The rope on the handle of the katana

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The rope wrapped around the outside of the katana tsuka sharkskin is called tsuka ito (or tsuka-maki), and is usually made not of silk, but of leather as well,There are more than a dozen ways to wind a tsuka ito, with the more common ones being hira maki, maro hineri maki, kata tsumaki maki, and maro tsumami maki. 
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Katana Habaki : Essential accessories

Katana Habaki : Essential accessories

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Habaki is a Japanese sword tosogu a special ring, installed in the nakago top, sanding area at the base of the place, habaki is very inconspicuous, however, its role can not be ignored, for katana, it is the most indispensable small accessories.
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katana sheath

Saya-Katana sheath

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Saya is a scabbard or sheath of katana in Japan, which is a container used to carry the katana. Katana has an amazing sharpness, so it is necessary to use saya to protect it when storing or carrying it. One is to protect the blade and the other is to protect the wearer from the harm of the sword.
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