Parts:
Table of Contents:
The Blade
I. Sugata (Shape)
A. Tsukuri (Blade Shape)
B. Sori (Curvature)
C. Mune (Back of Blade)
D. Kissaki (Tip)
E. Measurements
II. Nakago (Tang)
A. Nakago Shapes
B. Yasurimei (File Marks)
C. Nakagojiri (End Shapes)
D. Mei (Signature)
III. Jitetsu (Steel)
A. Kitae (Blade Construction)
B. Hada (Grain Pattern)
C. Kizu (Flaws)
IV. Yakiire (Hardening Pattern)
A. Hamon
B. Boshi
C. Yakidashi
Hatakari
V. Chokoku
A. Hi/Horimono
