短刀（お守り刀）とは、長さ一尺（約30.3cm）以下の刀の総称で日常具・文具として併用された物、子供や女性の懐剣なども含まれる
これらは、一種のお守り（護符）として邪気や災厄を払うものとして扱われた。
今日でも皇室の儀式中に「賜剣の儀」という、天皇家及び宮家で子が生まれた際に、短刀を天皇から贈る儀式がある
子や孫の健やかな成長を願って、家の安泰を願い代々受け継ぐ家宝として短刀は古代より日本で長らく制作されてきました
なお、短刀を制作するにあたって質問と確認事項があります。
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- Posted at 04 Jan 2014 at 22:49
The Tanto (protection sword) is the generic name for a sword of approximately 30.3cm length that serves as an every day tool, including as a dagger for children and women.
They were treated as some kind of charm (talisman) to drive away ill will and disasters.
Even today, among the ceremonies of the imperial household there is one called "Gift Sword Ceremony", in which when a child is born to the imperial family or to the family of one of the princes, a Tanto is gifted by the Emperor.
As a heirloom, used in prayers for the healthy growth of children and grandchildren and the peace of the house, and transmitted from generation to generation, the Tanto has been produced in Japan since ancient times.
In addition, there are questions and facts to verify prior to making a Tanto.
They were treated as some kind of charm (talisman) to drive away ill will and disasters.
Even today, among the ceremonies of the imperial household there is one called "Gift Sword Ceremony", in which when a child is born to the imperial family or to the family of one of the princes, a Tanto is gifted by the Emperor.
As a heirloom, used in prayers for the healthy growth of children and grandchildren and the peace of the house, and transmitted from generation to generation, the Tanto has been produced in Japan since ancient times.
In addition, there are questions and facts to verify prior to making a Tanto.
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- Posted at 04 Jan 2014 at 23:33
A dagger (a sword amulet) is a generic term of swords less than 1 shaku (approximately 30.3cm) including articles which are also used as daily commodities and stationaries and trusty swords for children and for women.
These swords are treated as kinds of amulets (or charms) to remove negative vibes and disasters.
Even today, there is a ceremony called "Choken no Gui (Ceremony of bestowing a guardian sword)" in the imperial family and some princely houses in which the emperor bestows a guarding sword when a child is born.
Since ancient times, daggers have been produced in Japan as family treasures hoping the healthy growth of children and grandchildren as well as the piece and security of families.
To produce a dagger, we have some questions and points to check.
These swords are treated as kinds of amulets (or charms) to remove negative vibes and disasters.
Even today, there is a ceremony called "Choken no Gui (Ceremony of bestowing a guardian sword)" in the imperial family and some princely houses in which the emperor bestows a guarding sword when a child is born.
Since ancient times, daggers have been produced in Japan as family treasures hoping the healthy growth of children and grandchildren as well as the piece and security of families.
To produce a dagger, we have some questions and points to check.
