Authentic Iron Tsuba Hand Guard for Japanese Samurai Swords - Perfect for Wakizashi & Tanto - Ideal for Sword Collectors, Martial Arts Training & Cosplay

Item type: Tsuba Condition: A brand-new, unused, undamaged item Material: Iron Application: Used for Katana, Wakizashi or Tanto The tsuba 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, tanto, 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. Tsuba are usually finely decorated, and nowadays are collectors' items. Tsuba were made by whole dynasties of craftsmen whose only craft was making tsuba. They were usually lavishly decorated. In addition to being collectors items, they were often used as heirlooms, passed from one generation to the next.

Material: Iron

Used For Katana, Wadizashi Or Tanto

DIY Swords, Ideal For Swords

It Is Good For The Balance Of The Sword

To Protect Your Hand From Sliding Onto The Blade During Thrusts