Tsurugi (sword)

A tsurugi (剣) is a Japanese sword, akin to the Chinese jian. The word is used in the West to refer to a specific type of Japanese straight, double-edged sword used in antiquity.[1]

A tsurugi double-edged straight sword from the Kofun period (5th century)

Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi
Main article: Kusanagi

The current name for the sword which is one of the Three Imperial Regalia of Japan is "Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi".

gollark: On the plus side, I now have hatchlings, I guess?
gollark: Perhaps one day, they shall finally see the light... the green light.
gollark: QP2tC is already fairly green so it has an advantage.
gollark: AR now!
gollark: QP2tC xx:11:35 next! AR at xx:09:35.

See also

References
  1. Tanaka, Fumon (2003). Samurai Fighting Arts: The Spirit and the Practice. Kodansha International. ISBN 9784770028983.
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