Japanese Katana Sword Fittings Set: Brass Tsuba Guard Menuki Fuchi Kashira for Japanese Katana Sword Wakizashi Tanto #3243

Tsuba (Handguard) for Japanese Samurai Sword – Premium Artisanal Craftsmanship‌‌ The Tsuba is a crucial component of a Japanese samurai sword, serving as the handguard between the blade and hilt. Designed to prevent hand slippage during cutting or parrying, it ensures safe and precise handling. Beyond its functional role, the Tsuba has become a symbol of status and artistry, reflecting the heritage and aesthetic of the samurai class. ‌Key Features‌: ‌Combat Protection‌: Shields the user’s hand from blade contact during slashing or parrying. ‌Balance & Control‌: Adjusts the sword’s center of gravity for smoother drawing, sheathing, and slashing motions. ‌Artisanal Design‌: Crafted by master artisans with intricate carvings and symbolic motifs. ‌Cultural Significance‌: Represents bushido spirit and family legacy. ‌Materials‌: Traditional metals: Iron, copper, bronze, or silver. High-end options: Gold inlays or inlaid decorations. ‌Common Shapes & Motifs‌: ‌Shapes‌: Maru-gata (round), Aoi-gata (hollyhock), Kaku-gata (square), Mokko-gata (quatrefoil). ‌Motifs‌: Natural elements (e.g., chrysanthemum, carp), mythological figures (e.g., phoenix, arhats), or family crests (mon). ‌Ideal For‌: Collectors of Japanese swords or samurai memorabilia. Practitioners of kendo or iaido. Gift for history enthusiasts or martial arts aficionados.

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• The tsuba (鍔, or 鐔) is usually a round or occasionally squarish guard at the end of the grip of bladed Japanese weapons, like the katana and its various declinations, tachi, wakizashi, tantō, naginata etc. They contribute to the balance of the weapon and to the protection of the hand.
• The tsuba was mostly meant to be used to prevent the hand from sliding onto the blade during thrusts as opposed to protecting from an opponent's blade. The chudan no kamae guard is determined by the tsuba and the curvature of the blade. The diameter of the average katana tsuba is 7.5–8 centimetres (3.0–3.1in), wakizashi tsuba is 6.2–6.6cm (2.4–2.6in), and tantō tsuba is 4.5–6cm (1.8–2.4in).