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Kozuka: Knife Handle

Kozuka is the small knife stored in Kozuka Hitsu (groove of the sheath of the Japanese sword). Many Tsubas (handguard) have two holes to put Kozuka and Kougai (equipment for appearance) next to Nakagoana (a hole of the Tsuba to put sword),

so that Samurai didn’t need to draw his sword out of the scabbard when he wanted to use Kozuka or Kougai. Initially, Samurai used it for cutting wood or attacking enemies in an emergency. It is said that Kozuka was used as a craft knife rather than a weapon.

Updated: 29 Mar 2024

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  • $0.00

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box

    Title: Mountain Path

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Weight
    1.7cm×9.8cm 0.7cm 30g

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    Please note that this item is only Kozuka case, small knife is not included.

  • $912.46

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Omori Hikoshichi

    Signature: 保政 (Yasumasa)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Shibuichi (四分一, the mixture of copper and silver)

    Size Thickness Weight
    1.5cm×9.9cm 0.5cm 35g

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    Please note that this item is only Kozuka case, small knife is not included.

  • $436.39

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: The Hawk

    Signature: 秀次 (Hidetsugu)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Weight
    1.4cm×9.6cm 0.4cm 30g

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    Please note that this item is only Kozuka case, small knife is not included.

  • $595.08

    This Item is on hold

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    Title: Kabuto and Tachi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Shakudou (赤銅, the mixture of copper and gold)

    (Kogatana, Kozuka)

    Size Thickness Weight
    21.4cm×1.4cm 0.7cm 38.0g

    (Menuki A)

    Size Thickness Weight
    1.5cm×7.7cm 0.7cm 8.5g

    (Menuki B)

    Size Thickness Weight
    1.5cm×7.8cm 0.7cm 8.5g

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