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A–Z Reference of Japanese Arms & Armor Terminology

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Search and browse definitions for Japanese sword, fittings, armor, and historical terminology. Supports both macron and non-macron spellings.

4 terms

中切先

Chū-kissaki

Medium-sized point

Blade

Beginner Explanation

A medium-sized point section on a blade.

切先

Kissaki

Point section

Blade

Beginner Explanation

The point section of the blade, defined by the yokote line.

小切先

Ko-kissaki

Small point

Blade

Beginner Explanation

A blade with a notably small point section.

大切先

Ō-kissaki

Large point

Blade

Beginner Explanation

A blade with an exaggeratedly large point section.