Japanese Sword Terminology Help

[DeathDancer]

I have been a collector for a number of years, but just recently really got interested in Japanese swords, both Katana and Tachi. Now I have a number of Chinese copies (Cicada Forge, Bugei, WWII), and though I know tsuba, tsuka, kissaki, menuki, and a few other terms, I would really like direction to a Website that might list the parts of the Japanese sword.

I do know that the Katana and Tachi have some difference in the names of similar parts.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Kisu]

Here's everything you will need for now. Hope this helps.



http://japanesesword.homestead.com/files/nihonto.htm

 

[DeathDancer]

Arrigato gosaimashita.

 

[Kisu]

Doishamishite