Kenjutsu - Wikipedia
Kenjutsu, which originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan, [2] means "methods, techniques, and the art of the Japanese sword". This is opposed to kendo, which means "the way of the sword" and uses a bamboo sword and protective armour . [3]
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156–1868
In the portrait Yasumasa wears a tachi-type sword, its scabbard lavishly clad with fukurin (gilt edging), and a rather long koshigatana (short sword). His right hand, sheathed in a tanned-leather glove, holds a saihai (command baton).
Katana - Wikipedia
A katana (刀, かたな, lit. 'one-sided blade') is a Japanese sabre characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the tachi, it was used by samurai in …
Nihonto Art - Genuine Antique Japanese Swords & Armor of the …
2016年7月4日 · Welcome to Nihonto Art. Although we live for all aspects of the art of the Samurai, the word Nihonto itself means “Japanese sword”, which is our specialty. Founder Nick Ricupero has fostered this lifelong passion as both a collector and dealer.
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156–1868
Samurai arms and equipment are widely recognized as masterpieces in steel, silk, and lacquer. This extensively illustrated volume includes the finest examples of swords, sword mountings and fittings, armor and helmets, saddles, banners, and paintings from Japanese collections.
Brief History of Samurai Art: A Thousand-Year Odyssey of …
2023年10月18日 · Central to the Samurai way of life was Kenjutsu, the sublime art of the sword, which transcended the mere mastery of a weapon to become a profound expression of the Samurai’s identity and purpose. The katana, an iconic symbol of the Samurai, was not just a piece of sharp metal but an extension of the warrior’s soul.
The Japanese Sword: Weapon and Work of Art - SamuraiSword.com
The Japanese sword, more commonly known as the Samurai sword, was a superb weapon. Its unique edge-tempering (compared to the full-blade tempering of the famous Toledo and Damascus swords of Europe) allowed a degree of hardness and razor- sharpness impossible to attain in European swords without danger of brittleness and breakage.
Samurai Spirit: Swords, Accessories, and Paintings
2024年1月4日 · First recounted by oral narratives, the stories of battles, heroic pursuits, and famous samurai warriors became popular subjects of literature, theater, and pictorial arts that have endured through the ages. And their swords, polished and decorated, were revered as treasured emblems of their honorable heritage.
Kenjutsu: The Japanese Swordsmanship Art of the Samurai
Kenjutsu is an ancient martial art that originated in Japan and is known for its skilled use of the Japanese sword, or katana. Developed by the samurai class, it has a rich history and is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
Samurai Splendor: Sword Fittings from Edo Japan
Fittings and accessories for their swords, which were an indispensable symbol of power and authority, became a critical means of self-expression and a focal point of artistic creation. This installation explores the luxurious aspects of Edo-period sword fashion, a fascinating form of arms and armor rarely featured in exhibitions outside Japan.