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.
7 terms
綾杉肌
Ayasugi-hada
Undulating wave-like steel grain pattern
BladeBeginner Explanation
A wavy, repeating grain pattern in the steel surface.
肌
Hada
Surface grain pattern
TechniqueBeginner Explanation
The surface grain pattern of the steel, revealed through polishing.
働き
Hataraki
Visual activity in the hamon or jihada
BladeBeginner Explanation
A collective term for visual activities in the hamon or blade surface.
板目肌
Itame-hada
Wood-grain-like steel pattern
BladeBeginner Explanation
A wood-grain-like forging pattern in the steel.
地肌
Jihada
Forged-steel surface texture
BladeBeginner Explanation
The visible forged-steel texture of the blade surface.
柾目肌
Masame-hada
Straight lengthwise grain pattern
BladeBeginner Explanation
A straight grain pattern running lengthwise along the blade.
木目肌
Mokume-hada
Burl-like circular grain pattern
BladeBeginner Explanation
A circular or burl-like grain pattern resembling wood rings.