Qing Chinese for the mouthpiece of a scabbard.
Qing Chinese for the suspension bar on a scabbard.
Japanese term for a sword with the highest rated cutting ability.
Japanese word for a sword construction with a center high carbon edge plate.
A Chinese rattan shield maker from Shanghai.
Japanese word for a sword construction with a high carbon edge, low carbon core, medium carbon sides and a separate back.
Japanese sword construction that is was found inscribed on some tangs.
Chinese for double straightsword.
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Source: Classical literature
A Japanese swordsmith in the Shōshū tradition.
The Chinese rattan shield
The Chinese militia jian. A simple, practical version of the Chinese straightsword.
Japanese word for a single-handed curved sword, the predecessor of the katana.
Japanese term for a sword construction with an inserted edge made of higher carbon steel.
Japanese term for a sword that is tested to cut well.
Chinese term for a Japanese sword, or a large saber with strong Japanese influence.
Chinese saber type with a gently curved blade and clipped tip.
A Chinese saber type that translates as "goose-feather saber".
A Chinese saber type with a mainly straight blade that curves up at the tip. It literally means "goose-quill-saber".
Literally "waist saber", the standard military saber of the Qing.
Qing Chinese for saber lanyard.
Japanese term for a sword with the third highest rated cutting ability.
A Japanese swordsmith from Osafune, Bizen, who lived from 1466-1542.
A subtype of Chinese sabers with a peaked spine.
Literally, "horse cutting blade". The name of various classical Chinese weapons.