The Independent Journal of Japanese Blade Culture
Swords of the East

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Sword Anatomy Quiz

Learn the vocabulary of the Japanese sword. Explore the diagram to identify key parts, then test yourself in quiz mode.

Katana Anatomy

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Click any numbered circle to learn about that part of the katana.
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Handle components Fittings Blade body Shinogi & Hamon lines