In its initial depictions, in the A-ra-shi: Reborn video, its tsuka is black, and its hamon is golden. Further, a little bandaging is present on the tsuka for better grip. Three pieces of cord are present on the sword: one directly above the kashira (without hanging end), another on the saya a short bit below its mouth with two hanging, tufted ends (serving as the sageo), and yet another cord further below on the saya (again no hanging end). Like the Kitetsu swords, Enma also possesses an irregular flame-shaped hamon and black no-hi. The kashira and kojiri are matching in appearance, being large with trefoil cutouts to match the tsuba the kojiri possesses an additional accent, which seems to be a wide, knobbed ring above it. Both are embellished with simple, golden, five-petaled flower motifs on each side. The tsuka is lacquered solid lilac (rather than cloth-wrapped), as is the saya. Like the Ame no Habakiri, the tsuba is trefoil-shaped, and each lobe is holed in the middle and thickly ridged. The British way of driving to the left fit very well in with the Japanese samurai ideals.On the cover of Volume 96, Enma is seen to be a moderately curved Shobu Zukuri-style katana with a lilac and gold color scheme. As Britain helped Japan after the Meiji restoration to develop their railway and automobile system. In more modern times, Japan also took their driving from the British. Just as you drive on the left side of the road. You pass people going in opposite directions while walking to the left. They have also this etiquette to this day when driving or passing one another. If they were walking on the left side they would be able to make a full cut across towards their enemy. Should they need to draw their sword, the wall to the right would impede their draw across the body. They come towards each other and are walking to the right. They are now walking down a narrow hallway in a castle. Why? Imagine to samurai with their swords on the left side. Japan to this day still follows many of the same traditions in their every day life. This way you can reach with the right and fully draw across the body with one single stroke as the left hand pulls the scabbard or “Saya” back and out of the way.Ī few things that most people do not realize about the sword etiquette. The sword is always worn on the left side of the body. The blade edge is always facing upwards when held in the summarize belt or “Obi”. When wearing the sword, many of the same traditions are also followed. Swords displayed on the right signify that you’re ready to draw them and turn in cut with a single motion, as all samurai were as stated before, taught to be right handed. If you display them at home, the way you display your swords could be dictated by the level of comfort you have with your guests or the state of readiness that you with to have your weapons in. the swords should be displayed to the left and the blade edge facing up. When you see swords displayed in a public setting such as a restaurant. If the Tsuka/handle is displayed on the right, it is a symbol of readiness. There was no left hand for the Samurai as all were made to draw with the right hand for many reasons, some utilitarian and some superstitious. If displayed on the left, is a symbol of peace as the sword is not ready for attack. When displaying on a shelf or display stand, the direction of the handle or “tsuka” has significant meaning. The swords has been sharpened to a deathly edge and allowing the sword to “ride on the edge” facing downward with dull the blade. When displaying a Katana, weather it is on a stand or being worn by a sword student (Iaido ka) the sharp edge is always facing up! Never down. So let’s go through the important points. Just like many Americans couldn’t tell you why “Old Glory” is to be displayed in a certain way. However, even most modern Japanese don’t know the “Why” of displaying the sword(s). If you have ever been to a Japanese restaurant or a Japanese festival you have undoubtedly seen Katana on display. One of the things that has many unique etiquettes and traditions is dealing the Japanese sword or “Katana.” There has always been a air of complex simplicity about it. From traditional ways to dress to how to bow before entering the training area to how to address your teachers. The Japanese styles are particularly known for it. All martial arts have many traditions and etiquette.
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