Archivos de Categoría: Japanese Weapons

The Japanese Shirasaya Sword Mounting

The Japanese Shirasaya The Japanese Shirasaya is a special sword mounting that was used by the Samurai to store a blade that is not in use, its elegancy and simplicity[... ]

The Nagamaki Sword – The God of War and His Nagamaki Elite Guard

The Nagamaki Sword One of the least known Nihonto used by the Samurai in the Warring period of Japan is the Nagamaki, The Nagamaki is distinguished by its considerably longer[... ]

Nodachi Sword – The Great Battlefield Sword History

The Great Battlefield Sword – The Japanese Nodachi In history, the samurai warriors fought on the battlefield wielding different types of deadly swords. The most famous one was the katana,[... ]

Iaido – The Japanese Martial Art

What is Iaido? and Which type of sword should you use? Iaido is a martial art that involves the use of Japanese long sword: the Katana. The goal is to[... ]

Japanese Bows- Martial Art of Archery

Yumi is the Japanese term use for traditional asymmetrical Japanese bows. There are different kinds of bows and each of these has a specific[... ]

Japanese Bayonet

History Bayonets are derived from the French word Baionette which means a knife or sword shape weapon. This weapon also doubles up as a spear. The Japanese, German[... ]

Japanese Arrows – Arrowhead Pride

Japanese Arrows – Arrowhead Pride Japanese Arrows are better known simply as Ya. These are arrows used in Kyudo or Japanese archery. These are the same Japanese arrowheads used by[... ]

Japanese Machine Guns – Japanese Firepower

Japanese Machine Guns – Japanese Firepower Japanese machine guns are known as Kikan Jyu. Japan import Gatling guns from the U.S. in 1867. Gatling guns have multiple barrels that can[... ]

Japanese Militaria – War Collectibles

Japanese Militaria- War Collectibles Militaria are defined as artifacts which are either use or manufactured for the military and police. Japanese Militaria are collected because of its historical significance. These[... ]

Japanese Military Swords

– Slashing Weapon Mastery Japan has a rich history when it comes to the use of swords. It was said that history shows that as early as[... ]