Kiku-Hana "Chrysanthemum Flower" Tanto Tsuba (Blackened Copper Alloy) Tsuba, Tanto Tsuba, Hand Guard, Finger Guard, Tanto Hand Guard

£7.50

This blackened copper alloy Tanto Tsuba (Hand Guard) would make a nice collectors item for those interested in the Japanese sword art, or as a customisation piece for your own Tanto Project (Although with a little careful filling could easily be adapted to make an unusual Wakizashi or Katana customisation). In its most traditional use the Tsuba is a method of reducing the chance of the hand slipping from the handle onto the blade during use, although it also has the advantage of providing a small degree of protection from the blows of an opponents blade. Tanto Tsuba however are normally only designed to minimise the chance of hand slippage during use as their very small size offers no realistic protection to the users hand or fingers. Approx Length: 55mm Approx Width: 37mm Approx Thickness: 3mm We currently have only ONE of these Tanto Tsuba in stock, so order quickly to avoid disappointment!

Unryu 'Cloud Dragon' Menuki (Pair) (Blackened Copper Alloy) Menuki, Handle Ornament, Handle Figures, Tsuka Figures, Tsuka Ornaments, Unryu, Cloud Dragon

£10 Including P&P UK Sale Only SOLD

This pair of blackened copper alloy menuki (Handle Ornaments) make a nice collectors item for those interested in the Japanese sword art, or as a customisation piece for your own Katana, Wakizashi or Tanto project. In its most traditional use the Menuki were placed covering one side of the Mekugi (Bamboo Pin that holds a blade into the handle) in order to minimise slippage of the pin during combat. However as the manner of mounting swords changed, the Mekugi came to be viewed more as good luck charms carried within the handle of your sword. Each Menuki features an single “Unryu” or “Cloud Dragon” circled by billowing clouds. It appears that each Unryu either represents a male or a female dragon, The male being more hairy, spiky and having longer whiskers. Approx Length: 42mm Approx Width: 16mm Approx Thickness: 3mm We currently have only ONE pair of these Menuki in stock, so please hurry In order to avoid disappointment!

Sakura "Cherry Blossom" Fuchi & Kashira (Pair) (Blackened Brass Alloy) Fuchi Gashira, Fuchi, Kashira, Pommel, Katana Pommel, Wakizashi Pommel, Tanto Pommel

£10 Including P&P UK Sale Only SOLD

This matching pair of blackened Brass alloy Fuchi and Kashira (Handle Collar and Pommel) make a great collectors item for those interested in the Japanese sword art, or as a customisation piece for your own Katana, Wakizashi or Tanto project. Each item features a detailed "Sakura" branch with the Kashira being particularly detailed. We currently have only ONE pair of these Fuchi Kashira in stock, so please hurry in order to avoid disappointment!

Shitenno (Four Guardian Kings) Tsuba (Blackened Steel / Copper Alloy) Tsuba, Katana Tsuba, Hand Guard, Finger Guard, Tsuba Hand Guard

£17 SOLD

Created by the skilled craftsmen of an independent forge this Tsuba really does pack a punch for its price. Ideally designed for Tachi or Katana customisation we have seen one example of this Tsuba mounted on a custom naginata, a truly awe inspiring piece. Created in the Takabori style (Carved Relief) This Tsuba depicts Shitenno (Four Guardian Kings). The Shitenno are protectors of the world and destroyers of evil, each looking over one compass direction. The Gods depicted on the Tsuba are as follows: Tamonten / Bishamonten / Bishamon "He Who Hears All" (Guarding Lord Of The North): Depicted Holding A Parasol Zojo-Ten / Zocho-Ten "The Patron of growth) (Guarding Lord Of The South):Depicted Holding a Ken (Double-Edged Sword) Jikokuten"The Watcher Of The Lands" (Guardian Lord Of The East): Depicted Carrying a Biwa (Japanese Lute) Komokuten "He Who Sees All" (Guarding Lord Of The West): Depicted Holding A Halo Note: Due to the natural variances between the Nakago (Tang) of individual Katana some of the Nakago-Ana (Tang Hole) may need to be filed away. Tsuba that have been altered in this way are NON returnable.  We currently have only ONE of these Tsuba in stock, so order quickly to avoid disappointment!