刀とう背はい

noun

back of a sword

Refers to the blunt back edge of a sword blade, opposite the cutting edge. Used in discussions of swords, martial arts, and historical contexts.

See also: 棟 (むね)

• 刀かたなの刀とう背はいで相あい手てを打うつ技わざがある。

  There is a technique of striking the opponent with the back of the sword.

• この刀かたなは刀とう背はいにも細こまかい装そう飾しょくが施ほどこされている。

  This sword has fine decorations even on the back of the blade.