用語集
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.
10 terms
庵棟
Iori-mune
Ridged spine
BladeBeginner Explanation
A spine shaped like a gable roof, with a central ridge and two slopes.
丸棟
Maru-mune
Rounded spine
BladeBeginner Explanation
A spine that is rounded rather than ridged.
正宗
Masamune
Celebrated Kamakura swordsmith
SchoolBeginner Explanation
A celebrated Kamakura-period swordsmith of the Sōshū tradition.
正宗十哲
Masamune Juttetsu
Ten Disciples of Masamune
Historical termBeginner Explanation
The traditional 'Ten Disciples of Masamune.'
棟
Mune
Spine / back of the blade
BladeBeginner Explanation
The back or spine of the blade, opposite the cutting edge.
宗近
Munechika
Munechika-style hamon — faint, subtle temper line
BladeBeginner Explanation
A hamon style associated with Sanjō Munechika (三条宗近) — a faint, subtle, understated temper line.
宗近
Munechika
Sanjō Munechika; legendary early Yamashiro swordsmith
SchoolBeginner Explanation
A legendary early Yamashiro swordsmith, credited with forging one of the most revered swords in Japanese history.
棟区
Munemachi
Notch on the spine
BladeBeginner Explanation
The notch on the spine (mune) where the tang begins.
宗則
Munenori
Hamon style associated with Munenori-attributed swords
BladeBeginner Explanation
A hamon style associated with Munenori-attributed blades, featuring flowing notare with activity.
鎬地
Shinogi-ji
Surface between shinogi and mune
BladeBeginner Explanation
The flat area of the blade between the shinogi ridge and the spine.