Hanwei Dancing Crane Tsuba (Tsuru-Maru Tsuba) Item # TSUBA-13

£40

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, our selections of Katana Tsuba make ideal pieces for individual Katana customisation. As each Tsuba comes in its own fitted wooden display box these Tsuba make ideal collectors items in their own right. This Sukashi style (Openwork) Tsuba depicts a Crane with its wings spread. Within traditional Japanese culture the Crane is representative of poise, grace, elegance and patience. 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.

Hanwei Chrysanthemum Tsuba (Kiku-Hana Tsuba) Item # TSUBA-03

£40

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, our selections of Katana Tsuba make ideal pieces for individual Katana customisation. As each Tsuba comes in its own fitted wooden display box these Tsuba make ideal collectors items in their own right. This Sukashi Taka Bori style (Carved Relief And Openwork) Tsuba depicts a basket of Chrysanthemum flowers. Within traditional Japanese culture the Chrysanthemum is representative of the grace and fragility of a warriors life. 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.

Hanwei Six Waves Tsuba (Roku Umi-Nami Tsuba) Item # TSUBA-16

£40

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, our selections of Katana Tsuba make ideal pieces for individual Katana customisation. As each Tsuba comes in its own fitted wooden display box these Tsuba make ideal collectors items in their own right. This Sukashi Taka Bori style (Carved Relief And Openwork) Tsuba depicts a an endless circle depicting the crests of six large waves. Within traditional Japanese culture the ocean is seen as the birthplace of the land and a great provider for the people of Japan. However it was long considered that the violent waves that ravage the coast of Japan were in fact the souls of those lost at sea, trying to once again reach dry land. 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.

Hanwei Eagle On Mountain Pine Tsuba (Shu no Matsu Tsuba) Item # TSUBA-17

£40

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, our selections of Katana Tsuba make ideal pieces for individual Katana customisation. As each Tsuba comes in its own fitted wooden display box these Tsuba make ideal collectors items in their own right. This Sukashi Taka Bori style (Carved Relief And Openwork) Tsuba depicts an eagle resting in the branches of a mountain pine. 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.

Hanwei Flowering Spring-Orchids Tsuba (Shunran Tsuba) Item # TSUBA-07

£40

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, our selections of Katana Tsuba make ideal pieces for individual Katana customisation. As each Tsuba comes in its own fitted wooden display box these Tsuba make ideal collectors items in their own right. This Sukashi Taka Bori style (Carved Relief And Openwork) Tsuba depicts a scene of flowering orchids. 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.

Hanwei Winter Bamboo Tsuba (Fuku Taka Tsuba) Item # TSUBA-02

£40

Created by the masters at the Hanwei Forge, our selections of Katana Tsuba make ideal pieces for individual Katana customisation. As each Tsuba comes in its own fitted wooden display box these Tsuba make ideal collectors items in their own right. This Sukashi Taka Bori style (Carved Relief And Openwork) Tsuba depicts a grove of Winter Bamboo. Within traditional Japanese culture bamboo is representative of adaptablity and determination. 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.

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.

Edo Period Iron Tsuba Signed "Mitsunaga Saku" Item # Antique-01

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This Iron tsuba is signed "Mitsunaga saku" as indicated by the literal transcription of the Japanese script. The Mei reads (From Top to Bottom) "Mitsu" "Naga" "Saku". "Mitsunaga" is the name of the artist, whilst "Saku" loosely translates as "Made This" or "Crafted By". This Tsuba is of seventeenth century design (Early to Mid Edo period 1603AD – 1700AD) in a Brown Iron finish, sometimes called Russet Iron. The Tsuba features an “Unryu” or “Cloud Dragon” circled by billowing clouds; very fine traces of the original gold leaf detailing can still be seen on the claws, horns, eyes and talons. The Tsuba is quite small in size and the previous owners thought this to be a modified Wakizashi tsuba; however recent research suggests that it is in-fact an unmodified Katana Tsuba. This Tsuba comes from the personal collection of a renowned UK martial artist.

Edo Period Iron Sukashi Tsuba Item # Antique-02

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This Iron tsuba is unsigned but is thought to be of the Edo period (1603AD – 1800AD) in a Brown Iron finish, sometimes called Russet Iron. The Tsuba features a Foliate Sukashi design resembling leaves or rushes. The majority of the original Gold gilding is intact and the symmetry of the Tsuba lends itself to mounting on both Katana and Tachi style blades. An interesting feature of this Tsuba is that one of the original Kozuka-Hitsu-Ana or Kogai-Hitsu-Ana has at some stage been filled in with what looks like black glass or very deep enamel over what may be a copper or lead base. This Tsuba comes from the personal collection of a renowned UK martial artist.