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Tsuba: Handguard

Tsuba is a kind of Japanese sword mounting. It was initially equipped with a Japanese sword for practical reasons. It protected its user’s hand when he grabbed his sword or prevented its user’s hand slipping towards the blade part when he hits his enemy. However, Tsuba attached importance to its decorativeness. It had been developed as an essential sword outfit that combines utility and beauty since the Edo period.

Western swords also have guards, but especially since modern times, many of them are connected with handles; therefore, they look different, compared to Japanese handguards, Tsuba. People expected that Tsuba fulfills two roles: practicality to attack enemies and to protect users. And Tsuba shouldn’t have been lost its good looks. In each area, Tsuba had been enhanced its artistry through the efforts and ingenuity of numerous Tsuba artisans.

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Updated: 3 Dec 2024

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  • $769.09

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Kashiwa Ju Zu Tsuba

    Signature: Matsumura Katsunari (松村 勝成)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.7cm 0.3cm 2.5cm×0.7cm 168g

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  • $936.29

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Matsu shita Soku Zu Tsuba

    Signature: Moritomi (守富)
    Age: Estimeted the Edo period
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×6.8cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 141g

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  • $481.52

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Kichou Certificate

    Title: Ryu Sukashi Zu

    Signature: Kinai school 
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.8cm 0.6cm 2.3cm×0.8cm 160g

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  • $307.64

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Kakumon Sukashi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×6.9cm 0.5cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 133g

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  • $334.39

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Unryu Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.6cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 125g

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  • $1,471.31

    Delivery Time: 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Gyofu Zu Tsuba

    Signature: 保一 (Hoichi)
    Age: Edo period (1860)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.6cm 0.2cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 159g

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  • $2,206.96

    Delivery Time: 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu Kichou Certificate

    Title: Ishibashi Yama zu Tsuba

    Signature: Hamano Naoyuki (浜野 直髄)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.5cm×5.6cm 0.5cm 2.3cm×0.8cm 116g

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  • $354.45

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Sado-gu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.0cm 0.5cm 2.6cm×0.9cm 116g

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  • $401.27

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Taka Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.4cm 0.6cm 2.7cm×0.7cm 185g

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  • Original price was: $2,701.85.Current price is: $2,431.67.

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Nagasaki Shippo-style, Zuiun Houou Zu 

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×8.0cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 127g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $508.27

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, Nihon Tousougu Kenkyukai Certificate

    Title: Shoami-style, Nami zu Tusba

    Signature: 月山 (Gassan)
    Age: The late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.0cm×7.0cm 0.3cm 2.5cm×0.8cm 97g

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  • $2,340.71

    Delivery Time: 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate

    Title: Botan Sukashi Tsuba

    Signature: Yukinaka
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    cm×cm cm cm×cm g

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  • $267.51

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Suisha Kikkou Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.0cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 146g

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  • $267.51

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Ryusui ni Kiri Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.6cm 0.5cm 2.6cm×0.9cm 95g

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  • $969.72

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Kyo Sukashi-style, Kiri Mon Tsunagi Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    (Tsuba A)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×8.4cm 0.45cm 3.3cm×0.9cm 80g

    (Tsuba B)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×8.1cm 0.51cm 2.7cm×0.7cm 92g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $461.45

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

    Title: Kiku Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×7.6cm 0.3cm 2.5cm×0.9cm 138g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $234.07

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Kiri Sukashi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.7cm×7.5cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 135g

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  • $472.16

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Nanban-style, Zuimon Karakusa Sukashi Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×7.9cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 112g

    You can enlarge all the photos to see the detail of the item.

    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $207.32

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Chou Sukashi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.5cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×1.0cm 123g

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  • $347.09

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Karakusa Sukashi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.0cm×9.3cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 135g

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