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Knifecenter.com Presents - Parts of the Katana

December 31, 2024 By: Howard Korn Categories: Info
Knifecenter.com Presents - Parts of the Katana

Parts of the Katana include the following: Kashira or Pommel, Menuki or the decorative hand grips affixed to both sides of the handle, Tsuba or Hand Guard, Saya or Scabbard, Fuchi which is the Hilt Collar, Koiguchi or the mouth of the Saya and its fitting, Kurikata A nodule with a hole affixed on the outside of the saya to attach the sageo, Obitori Kanagu or the Leather straps for a belt to be passed through for a tachi, Kogiri the end of the Saya that has the protective fittingKogai and Kozuka

Image showing close-up of Tsuba or handguard, including Kozuka-Bitsu or the pocket on the reverse of the saya where the kozuka, Seppa Dai or spacers that fit between the tsuka and the tsuba, Mimi or edges of the handguard, Nakago-Ama or the hole through which the blade passes, Kogai-Bitsu or pocket on the obverse of a saya where the kogai (hair and ear cleaning implement) is kept

Image showing close-ups of the Fuchi which is the Hilt Collar, Kashira or Pommel, Menuki or the decorative hand grips affixed to both sides of the handle

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