JAPANESE SWORD CARE GUIDE Courtesy of NBTHK Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai Traditionally, the Japanese sword has been a most important treasure of the Japanese people. We should do what we can to preserve...
What is a sageo?Sageo are cords, usually silk or cotton, attached to the kurikata and is used to tie the Japanese sword scabbard to secure it to the Obi belt or hakama when worn. There are several variations...
How to tie a katanabukuro - fusahimo The seam side of the sword bag accords with the back of the sword.Turn the upper part of the sword onto the obverse side. It is necessary to have a one finger space at the...