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Hisamatsu Iaito Limited edition
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Hamon: border between the tempered cutting edge of a blade and the untempered part of the rest of the sword.Koiguchi: opening of the Saya.Kojiri: end piece on the Saya; it's called Sayajiri as well.Kurigata: Knob on the Omote side of the Saya with a hole for the Sageo to go through.Mekugi-Ana: hole for the Mekugi.Mekugis: bamboo (usally) pegs used to secure Tsuka to Nakago.Menuki: decorative metal pieces fitted on the Tsuba to improve grip on the sword.Nagasa: blade lenght.Nakago: tang, unseen extension of the blade under the Tsuka.Sageo: cord, usually made of silk, attached to the Kurikata of the Saya.Samé:the belly portion of stingray skin used on top of the wooden Tsuka and below the Ito to improve grip.Saya: scabbard for the sword.Seppa: a pair of brass (usually) washers around the Tsuba, between the handle and the blade.Shitodome: brass (usaully) pieces that fit into the Kashira before the handle is wrapped.Sori: curve.Tsuba: hand guard for a sword, different kinds of decoration.Tsuka: handle of the swordTsuka-Ito: cotton or silk braid used to wrap the Tsuka. |