Japanese single edged sword - katana in a kake kept in its scabbard (or saya) at the shomen, or front wall of the dojo. Also the Kamiza or seat of the gods. A wooden structure with a Japanese feel. The katana has a distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two handed use.

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Japanese single edged sword - katana in a kake kept in its scabbard (or saya) at the shomen, or front wall of the dojo. Also the Kamiza or seat of the gods. A wooden structure with a Japanese feel. The katana has a distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two handed use.

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Keywords: aikido, blade, guard, hilt, ka, kake, kamiza, katanma, kendo, saya, scabbard, shomen, sori, steel, sword, tachi, tamahagane, tsuka, weapon