Hawatari, the Length of a Sword Blade

The Length of a Sword Blade Sword blades come in different lengths which we call Hawatari. But aside from Hawatari, there are several things to consider when choosing a sword. More so in training and actual fight, the weapon has a lot to say. First in the list is the material composition. A swordsman examines […]

Sori, the Curvature of the Japanese Sword Blade

Sori In swords, there is one feature of the shape that is very significant. It is the curvature of the blade. Swordsmiths refer to this as the Sori. What basically is this Sori and what can it do with the sword? More importantly, how does it aid in the actual fight? We know that the […]