SHINOGI-ZUKURI
The most general style for TACHI/KATANA and WAKIZASHI (long swords).
1) The ridge line (shinogi) is in normal height.
2) The ridge line is higher.
HIRA-ZUKURI
The most general style for TANTO.
SHOBU-ZUKURI
It is like SHINOGI-ZUKURI, but without YOKOTE line.
KIRIHA-ZUKURI
Usually in the case of the blades ...
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