Names of the parts of Japanese Swords used in Kendo, information

Names of the parts of Japanese Swords
used in Kendo (also see the swords used in kendo)

Shinai: The shinai or bamboo sword is a little longer than the wood or metal sword used in kendo. The back of the shinai blade area is designated by the cord (tsuru) that holds the bamboo strips (take) together running along the top edge of the shinai.

Bokken or Bokuto: The wood sword resembles the metal sword in dimensions and form and is generally made of Japanese oak, or other very hard woods.

Katana: The metal Japanese sword used in kendo demonstrations.

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