| The Japanese Katana developed in the 16th | | | | relates to 'short' so Ko-shinogi is a Shinogi in the |
| century is undoubtedly the best martial arts | | | | shape of a small sharp arc that stretches along |
| weapon ever created. It was broadcasted so in | | | | the Kissaki (blade point). |
| several international documentaries and certainly | | | | Yokote is the dividing line separating the Kissaki |
| deserves this title with its technological perfect | | | | (blade point) plane and blade plane. |
| structure and fearsome cutting capability allegedly | | | | Hi is the blade groove made to reduce the |
| able to split a man from throat to groin in one | | | | sword's weight while giving it better strength. It's |
| swing. | | | | not designed for the blood to flow along as hyped |
| The Katana's physical body can be divided into 2 | | | | by many. |
| main sections - the blade and hilt. Let's begin with | | | | Next is Yakiba - the tempered line with a distinct |
| the blade. | | | | design that stretches across the blade. It |
| The blade point Kissaki is the most difficult part to | | | | separates the hard blade edge as a result of |
| be forged and polished making it one of the main | | | | differential heat treatment. |
| determining factors to a sword's value. There are | | | | Boshi is the extended Yakiba tempered line |
| 3 types of Kissaki categorized by their length - | | | | stretching into the Kissaki (blade point). |
| Ko-Kissaki (short), Chu-Kissaki (medium) and | | | | Mune is the back ridge of the blade. |
| O-Kissaki (long). An interesting way to learn | | | | Ha is the sharp edge of the blade. |
| Japanese language Nihongo, isn't it? | | | | So there you have it, a short and simple glossary |
| Let's move on to the Shinogi, the ridge line along | | | | on Japanese Katana blade. It can help you to |
| the length of the blade. You may have heard of | | | | study and value a Katana before purchasing your |
| the Ko-shinogi. If you remember the Nihongo tips | | | | next collection. |
| above, you may have a good idea what it is. Ko | | | | |