Saviez-vous que le bushidō tel que nous le connaissons est surtout une construction de la fin du XIXᵉ siècle ?

Name: Katana aiguisé « Bushi » (武士 samouraï, guerrier), lame gravée (les 7 vertus du Bushidō) #Terressens
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Description: Sharpened Katana with scabbard (Saya 鞘), Tsuka-Ito (柄糸) and Sageo (下緒) black, blade engraved (Japanese kanjis), supplied with protective cloth cover, in composite wood case with varnished wood stand with protectors and care kit

Yes. In the Meiji era, intellectuals systematized and popularized bushidō, notably via Nitobe Inazō's English-language work (1899), before its integration into educational and national discourses in the early XXᵉ century.

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"Bushi" sharpened katana (武士 samurai, warrior), engraved blade (the 7 virtues of the Bushidō)

Sharpened Katana with scabbard (Saya 鞘), Tsuka-Ito (柄糸) and Sageo (下緒) black, blade engraved (Japanese kanjis), supplied with protective cloth cover, in composite wood case with varnished wood stand with protectors and care kit

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I embody the values of the samurai. The engravings I wear represent the seven fundamental values that Inazō Nitobé ascribed to the Way of the Warrior, the Bushidō (武士道): righteousness, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor and loyalty. These are not just words, but the pillars of a perfect, timeless morality, at the crossroads between traditional Japanese culture and Western modernity.

So, I'm not just a weapon with a sharp edge, but above all the symbol of a life of self-improvement and self-improvement. Will you be able to follow this path?

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💡 Did you know?

Bushidō... a modern tradition rather than a medieval one

What we call today bushidō is, for the most part, a construction of the late XIXᵉ century. Historian Oleg Benesch has shown that the term and the idea were systematized in the Meiji era, then disseminated internationally by Nitobe Inazō's English-language work, Bushido: The Soul of Japan (1899), before being incorporated into the moral curricula and national discourses of the early XXᵉ century. Far from a single medieval code, Meiji elites recomposed disparate Confucian, Buddhist, Shintō and European values to produce a so-called "traditional" ethic adapted to modern Japan. Japanese scholars also emphasize the role of Inoue Tetsujirō and the academic world in moralizing the bushidō and its dissemination as a civic virtue. In short, samurai chivalry as celebrated today is as much a modern story as a medieval legacy.

Sources:
. Oxford University Press, Oleg Benesch, Inventing the Way of the Samurai
. UBC, thesis by O. Benesch, Bushido: The Creation of a Martial Ethic in Late Meiji Japan
. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, "Japanese Philosophy" entry
. 国立国会図書館サーチ § 新渡戸稲造「武士道」
. J-STAGE § 堀川峻「近代初頭の武士道思想に関する一考察」
. Kotobank § 「武士道」

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Technical

Manufacturing
. Maru 1045 steel grooved blade, sharpened (suitable for practical cutting)
. Mechanical sharpening
. Silk through (end 8 cm from kashira 頭)
. Mounting with two dowels (Mekugi 目釘)
. Handle (tsuka 柄): shagreen (Same 鮫肌, stingray skin) covered with black synthetic ito
. Guard (tsuba 鍔): metal with surface treatment (pattern: bamboo)
. Engraving (horimono 彫り物) on the blade: 義勇仁礼誠名誉忠義 "The 7 virtues of the Bushidō".

. Scabbard (saya 鞘) : varnished wood
. Single-seat stand in black lacquered wood with saya protection

Features
. Blade length (nagasa 長さ): 70.5 cm (balance point 15 cm from tsuba)
. Curvature (Sori 反り): 19 mm / Torii-Sori (symmetrical)
. Thickness (Kassane): 6.5 / 4.5 mm
. Total length: 102 cm
. Tsuba : ø 7.5 cm
. Tsuka: 26.5 cm
. Mune (棟) : Hikushi

Weight (approx.) :
. Katana : 1 040 g
. Saya : 215 g

Packaging
Composite wood box (9 x 15 x 110 cm) containing maintenance kit, lacquered wood stand and fabric protective cover.

Maintenance
Blade protection: clean the blade and apply a film of oil regularly to prevent oxidation (rust).
Maintenance to be carried out after each cutting training session or monthly without use (see below).

Core steel: 1045

Steel on wire: 1045

Surface steel: 1045

Forge: Maru

Quenching: simple

Sharpening: mechanical

📌 Also read: katana metallurgy glossary

The reading corner

"Bushidō - The Samurai Code: The Soul of Japan", Inazō Nitobé

Samurai fascinate. They are the archetype of the warrior and nobility of spirit. Subjected to an implacable code of honor and values, they are the representatives of a chivalry that sublimates heroism and masculine values. In this comprehensive work on the subject, which has become a classic, Inazō Nitobé recalls the history of the samurai and explains the seven fundamental values that make up the Bushidō, the samurai's code of honor, and still structure Japanese society and soul today: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty. Inazō Nitobé's "Bushidō: The Samurai Code - The Soul of Japan" is a classic. It is an essential guide to understanding the samurai spirit and the culture of Japan. Deluxe hardcover edition. With a foreword by Alexander Bennett, 7ᵉ Dan of kendō and translator of the complete works of Miyamoto Musashi: The Treatise of the Five Wheels and Other Texts.
New edition: November 18, 2020 (first edition: 1899)

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Maintenance kit

Maintenance of a sword or saber is necessary to prevent oxidation (rust). Old oil must be removed and replaced by a film of new oil. The maintenance kit is composed of several elements:
Microfiber cloth: for cleaning, spreading oil and polishing the blade.
Uchiko: a ball of finely ground chalk (chalk powder) wrapped in a ball of cloth. Intended for cleaning the blade's surface, the powder passes through the wrapping when tapped, allowing it to be sprinkled over the blade's steel.
Oil: applied as a thin film, it protects against oxidation.
Mukugi(x 2): pins (bamboo dowels 目釘) that hold the blade and handle (tsuka 柄) together.
Pin driver (Mekugi Nuki): Small brass hammer with a screwed-in pin for removing mekugi.
Maintenance does not require disassembly, but if you need to remove the handle (tsuka 柄), replace the pins.

Figure 1: Cleaning the blade with a microfiber cloth

Figure 2: Tapping the Uchiko on the blade to deposit limestone powder

Handle with care to avoid injury.
1/ Use the microfiber cloth to remove oil from the blade. From the guard (Tsuba 鍔) to the tip (Kissaki 切先), slide the cleaning cloth over the back of the blade (Mune 棟), folding it in half to wrap both sides of the blade.
Lightly squeeze the cloth between thumb and forefinger to surround the blade from above (first illustration).
2/ Once the old oil has been removed, use the uchiko to lightly tap along the blade (second illustration).
3/ Use the cloth to lightly polish the blade and remove the powder, in the same direction as the first step (first illustration).
4/ Apply the oil along each side of the blade with the sprayer (or a very soft brush). The oil should be spread thinly and evenly, without excess (first illustration).
Be sure not to touch the blade before replacing it in its sheath (saya 鞘).
Clean the microfiber cloth with soapy water.

Legislation

Since September 6, 2013, new legal provisions stemming from the March 6, 2012 law have come into force. These new rules have strengthened criminal penalties against weapons offenders and introduced a new classification.
Katanas, swords, daggers and knives are now classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons are unrestricted. In principle, they may not be carried or transported without legitimate reason. If transported, the weapon must not be "directly" usable. It must be securely packed in a case or container, preferably with a padlock or other protective system.
To find out more: Code de la sécurité intérieure on Legifrance

The sale of war materiel, weapons, ammunition and their components to minors is prohibited. Please remember to provide us with proof of your majority (identity card, passport) by e-mail to validate your order: studio@terressens.com. If we do not receive this document within 48 hours, your order will be cancelled and reimbursed in full.

To find out more, read our practical information sheet: "Is it legal to own a katana?

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