We are fascinated not only by the feature of the Japanese sword as a weapon but also by its aesthetic appearance. It is skilled swordsmiths that create its function and beauty by going through the painstakingly careful process. Since Japanese swords were all handcrafted, each one has a different shape, design, and Hamon.
\n*Hamon; wavy pattern you can find on the surface of the Japanese Sword.<\/p>\n
Many people created legendary tales from several famous and excellent Japanese swords. These tales have been passed down to Japanese people from the ancient time to now.<\/p>\n
The Japanese sword eventually became the symbol of Bushido, meaning the pride of samurai. What is more, some swords are even considered an object of worship.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at famous Japanese swords and find out their charms.
\nWe will also delve into a couple of legend stories based on real famous Japanese swords.<\/p>\n
*Outline<\/p>\n
\u3010Style and beauty of Japanese sword\u3011
\n\u25a0Why is it that the Japanese sword will not break nor bend, but cuts well Part 1?(25 December 2017)
\n<Production Process>
\n\u25a0Why is it that the Japanese sword will not break nor bend, but cuts well Part 2?
\n<Curve and Sharpness>
\n\u25a0Types of Japanese swords and their structures<\/p>\n
\u3010Legend of Japanese sword\u3011
\n\u25a0Legendary story 1:
\n\u201cSword of Kusanagi,\u201dSusanowo, Yamato Takeru and Nobunaga
\n\u25a0Legendary story 2:
\n\u201cKenuki Tati,\u201d \u201cMukade Kiri\u201d and Tawara no Tota
\n\u25a0Legendary story 3:
\n\u201cShishiou\u201d and story of busting Nue by Minamoto no Yorimasa<\/p>\n
\u25a0Why is it that the Japanese sword will not break nor bend, but cuts well? Part 1(25 December 2017)<\/p>\n
<Production Process>
\nThe Japanese sword (Katana) has both superb sharpness and durability, which reflects the expression \u201cIt will not break nor bend but cuts well.\u201d
\nAn unique forging technique was developed to create these characteristics. In the method, two kinds of steels are combined: one is called \u201cSHIN TETSU,\u201d which is soft and flexible steel. The other one is called \u201cKAWA GANE,\u201d which is hard steel to bend. Japanese sword makers sandwich SHINTETSU between KAWA GANE.
\n\u201cKAWA GANE\u201d is produced by folding special steel called TAMA HAGANE. It is repeatedly folded, struck and elongated over many times. When you fold once, TAMA HAGANE becomes two layers, and when you fold twice, it becomes four layers. Finally, by being wrapped fifteenth times, TAMA HAGANE has more than thirty thousand layers, which makes quite thin layers.
\nThis process where soft \u201cSHIN TETSU\u201d is inserted into hard \u201cKAWA GANE\u201d makes Japanese swords \u201cIt will not break nor bend but cuts well.\u201d
\nThrough the highly time-consuming processes, Japanese swords can get superb functions and beautiful figures.<\/p>\n
To be continued\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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