If you’ve read Part 1 of this article, this sequel continues with the description on the Japanese Katana hilt section. If you are a sword replica collector or a sword enthusiast, this article can help you to learn more about the Katana and understand product specifications of replicas for sale on and off the net. It will also add few more Japanese words to your vocabulary.
In the previous article “Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 1)?, we covered the sword glossary of the Katana’s blade section. In this second article, we will continue with Japanese terms used for the Katana’s hilt section. The hilt section starts from the cross-guard and ends at the pommel.