kissaki

Noun

Meaning

kissaki (plural kissakis)

The curved tip of a Japanese sword, just behind the point.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Anagrams

Siksika

Examples

Although it is not commonly known, the "chisel point" kissaki originated in Japan. Source: Internet

A triangular section is cut off from the tip of the bar and shaped to create what will be the kissaki. Source: Internet

These are a thick back (mune), a thinner edge (ha), a curved tip (kissaki), notches on the edge (hamachi) and back (munemachi) which separate the blade from the tang (nakago). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

kissably kissage kissagram Kissam Kissane kissar