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Japanese Sword Series 1
As mentioned in one of the three sacred treasures, Japanese sword is said to represent the spirituality of the Japanese rather than just a weapon. Since ancient era, Japanese swords have been considered to exterminate evil spirits and possess strong vitality and spiritual power.....
Japanese idiomatic expression with Japanese sword #5
A tsuba is a hand guard of Japanese sword which is a round or occasionally rectangular shaped metal piece.....
Japanese idiomatic expression with Japanese sword #4
There are a lot of idiomatic expressions with the Japanese swords in Japanese conversation but most Japanese even do not know these original meanings these days.....
Japanese idiomatic expression with Japanese sword #3
Sori ga awanai（反りが合わない）= The curve does not match
One of the Japanese sword blades’ uniqueness is its curve. Each sword has a different curve and length. So, a scabbard (sheath) must be made to match to fit its blade shape perfect.....
Japanese idiomatic expression with Japanese sword #2
What is Seppa?
It is a piece of metal and two of these pieces hold tsuba from both sides (front and back).....
