enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts: swords) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Treasures...

   Centers of sword production during the old sword (kotō) period. Provinces related to the Five Traditions are marked in red. Provinces related to the Five Traditions are marked in red. The Yamato tradition is the oldest, originating as early as the 4th century with the introduction of ironworking techniques from the mainland. [ 42 ]

3. List of Living National Treasures of Japan (crafts) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Living_National...

   This list of Living National Treasures of Japan (crafts) contains all the individuals and groups certified as Living National Treasures by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the government of Japan in the category of the Japanese crafts (工芸技術, Kōgei Gijutsu).

4. List of premodern combat weapons - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat...

   Claidheamh da laimh, highland sword [1] (European) Claymore, Scottish Gaelic for "great sword" (Scottish, European) Dadao (Chinese) Executioner's sword, heading sword, sword of justice (European) Flame-bladed sword, flambard, flammard, flammenschwert (European) Katana (Japanese) Longsword, bastard sword, espée bastarde, hand and a half sword ...

5. Kenjutsu - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenjutsu

   A distinguishing feature of many kenjutsu syllabi is the use of a paired katana or daitō and wakizashi or shōtō, commonly referred to as nitōjutsu (二刀術, two sword methods). Styles that teach it are called nitōryū (二刀流, two sword school); contrast ittō-ryū (一刀流, one sword school).

6. Chindōgu - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chindōgu

   Dan Papia then introduced it to the English-speaking world and popularized it as a monthly feature in his magazine, Tokyo Journal, encouraging readers to send in ideas. In 1995, Kawakami and Papia collaborated on the English language book 101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindōgu. Most classic chindogu products are collected in ...

7. Sword making - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_making

   There is a variety of forging techniques for sword making and many variations upon those. Ceremonial swords from the Philippines. Stock removal shapes the sword from prepared stock that is larger in all dimensions than the finished sword by filing, grinding and cutting. While the technique has been available for centuries it was not widely used ...

8. Urumi - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urumi

   Urumi usage in Kalaripayattu demonstrated by Gangadharan Gurukkal in Perambra, Kozhikode.. An urumi is an Indian sword with a flexible, whip-like blade. [1] Originating in modern-day Kerala, a state in southwestern India, it is thought to have existed from as early as the Sangam period.

9. Society for Creative Anachronism activities - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Creative...

   Other events are set up as a learning experience for the members. Typically, classes are given in history or crafts of the period, or in how to better perform activities within the SCA. Topics can range from heraldry, philosophy, and history to costuming, calligraphy, and metalwork. Some "A&S" events have competitions, with the largest offering ...