The Parts of a Katana
The Parts of the Katana
Bujutsu provides training in the sword style know as Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido (ZNKR).
ZNKR is a legitimate style that is internationally recognised. Classes are available on a Friday night and Sunday morning.
Learning the parts of a katana can be some what daunting, particularly as the part names need to be learned in the Japanese language.
This diagram will assist students to learn the part names of a katana.