One of the things that makes the Japanese sword (Nihonto) unique is the way in which the blade is constructed by laminating different types of steel together to forge the blade. These lamination techniques give the sword its strength, durability and resistance to breakage. Numerous lamination techniques have been tried over time, but the major methods have remained in use for many centuries. These same techniques are used by modern sword smiths when forging new swords (shinsakuto) today. The value of a sword is in part determined by the complexity of its construction. Historically various schools of sword smiths used specific construction methods. These methods of lamination have been determined by metallurgical analysis of numerous antique sword blades. These lamination methods together with the differential hardening of the blade to give a hard edge (hamon) while maintaining a softer blade spine make the Japanese sword one of the most durable and break resistant swords known. .
Code to different types of steel
Of these methods of construction, the "maru" or non-laminated is the poorest. The "kobuse" was and is still used (especially on WW II period swords) ; but the "honsanmai" or simply "sanmai" is the most common lamination technique used in forging the Japanese sword. The famous sword smith Masamune used the "Soshu" seven layer construction method.
Code to different types of steel
Of these methods of construction, the "maru" or non-laminated is the poorest. The "kobuse" was and is still used (especially on WW II period swords) ; but the "honsanmai" or simply "sanmai" is the most common lamination technique used in forging the Japanese sword. The famous sword smith Masamune used the "Soshu" seven layer construction method.
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