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A–Z Reference of Japanese Arms & Armor Terminology

Glossary

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

3 terms

籠手

Kote

Armored sleeves / gauntlets

Armor

Beginner Explanation

Armored sleeves protecting the arms and hands.

虎徹

Kotetsu

Nagasone Kotetsu; celebrated early Edo swordsmith

School

Beginner Explanation

Nagasone Kotetsu is one of the most celebrated early Edo-period swordsmiths, renowned for cutting ability and distinctive hamon.

横手

Yokote

Line defining the point

Blade

Beginner Explanation

The line separating the kissaki from the body of the blade.