The Japanese Sword

Parts of a Nihonto (Japanese Blade)
1.Nakago (Tang) 5.Ha-machi (Edge Notch) 9.Hamon (Temperline) 13.Shinogi-ji (Blade flat)
2.Mekugi-ana (Tang hole) 6.Mune-machi (Back notch) 10.Mune (Back) 14.Yokote
3.Mei (Signature) 7.Ha (Edge) 11.Hada (Grain) 15.Boshi (Tempered Point)
4.Yasuri-me (File Marks) 8.Horimono (Engravings) 12.Shinogi (Blade ridge) 16.Kissaki (Point)

Parts of a Katana (Buke Zukuri)
1.Tsuka

2.Kashira

3.Itto

 4.Mekugi

5.Menuki

6.Same

 7.Fuchi

 8.Tsuba

9.Koiguchi

 10.Kurikata

11.Sageo

12.Saya

The sword does not make one a Man.

It is what one does with the sword that determines how much of a Man he is.

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