Samurai Elegance: Blades & Beyond - Exhibition of sword accessories October 28th 2023 刀装展

[@robertfrantz4788]

Timeless, fabulous, works of art with character and soul. Treasures.

[@MP_pov]

Stunning examples, especially the variety of saya - many designs I’ve not seen before. Thank you for sharing

[@gabbsdad]

I would love to own one of these.

[@みらい-o3n]

とっても魅力的でした。見てたら欲しくなります。

[@trentweston8306]

This was fascinating and exciting, thank you. 😊

[@silentlamb7043]

🧡

[@Alanoffer]

Incredible works of art , I wonder if craftsman exist today that kind do this kind of work ?

[@Kaseumin]

While replicating the exact accessories of swords from the past may be challenging, I believe that modern craftsmen can honor the legacy of these pieces by infusing them with the same level of meticulous craftsmanship. By applying traditional techniques and working with authentic materials, they can create high-quality 刀装具 that not only reflect the functionality and beauty of the past but also showcase the skill and dedication of contemporary artisans…

[@NationChosenByGod]

I keep hearing people say modern steel is superior to this and that, but it is not really about modern steel or tamahagane steel, it is the TECHNIQUE that goes into it. To summarize, the broth is the base what you add to the broth changes how it tastes.

[@greyvr4336]

At 10:37 there is a tachi with a very unusual hilt. I recently say Kurosawa's Ran, and noticed hilts like this in the film for the highest ranking characters. Can anyone provide me with the search terms to learn about this form of hilt?

[@Kaseumin]

Thank you for your comment! The 拵 you're referring to is called '金地青貝上り藤紋鞘毛抜形銀太刀拵' Words for search would be : 毛抜形太刀 柄地板　毛抜形 The "毛抜形太刀拵 / kenuki-gata tachi-koshirae" is a mount (or style of mounting) for swords that was popular among the aristocracy during the middle of the Heian period. It features a handle with a board that has a design resembling a "kenuki" (a tool used for plucking hair) inserted into it. Hope it helps :)