[MS] Tsuba

Name: [MS] Tsuba
Brand: Seido
SKU: DCS-JTAPE
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The Tsuba is the sword's guard. It has the function of protecting the hand from the opponent's blade but also from having one's hand sliding onto the blade during Tsuki (thrust) techniques.
However, it has two other qualities: aesthetics and balance adjustment. During the Edo period, the Tsuba turned progressively into a decorative ornament. It was often generously well made, giving every sword a personal and particular touch.

There can be one or two holes on the sides of the Tsuba. They were used to unsheathe the Kogatana (small knife) or Kogai (hairpin) that were fitted inside the sides of the Saya. Tsuba used to be made by entire dynasties of craftsmen who only specialized in that particular field; they have almost vanished in the present time.

The average weight of a standard Tsuba is 120 g.
A heavy Tsuba (> 120 g) will tend to shift the balance downwards the handle, making the Iaito easier to handle whereas a light Tsuba (< 120 g) will push the balance towards the Kissaki, the tip of the blade. The latter is recommended if you decide to focus on cutting training. You will find below some pictures of all our Tsuba but also details on size, material, and weight.

The Sukashi series, from TM031 to TM036 is a special series of widely opened Tsuba (called Sukashi). Made of blackened iron, they are coated by hand with a traditional lacquer.

Please note that the pictures above only display the front side of the Tsuba. You can find pictures of the reverse of each Tsuba on the dedicated product page.

Tsuba Technical Specifications

Tsuba Technical Specifications
Code Name	Description	Material	Dimensions	Weight
TM001 Washi	Eagle	Blackened iron	75 mm x 70 mm x 4.1 mm	136 g
TM002 Yagyu	Name of a famous Samurai clan. Also called Kuruma Sukashi.	Blackened copper	75 mm x 73 mm x 5.3 mm	123 g
TM003 Shippo	The 7 treasures (gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, lapis lazuli)	Blackened iron	74 mm x 70 mm x 4.1 mm	135 g
TM004 Hanjiro	Favored by the famous samurai Hanjiro.	Blackened copper	79 mm x 65 mm x 6 mm	142 g
TM005 Umetada	Design by a famous blacksmith of the Edo period	Blackened iron	84 mm x 75 mm x 4.3 mm	150 g
TM006 Hyotan	Gourd (calabash)	Blackened copper	71 mm x 70 mm x 5 mm	126 g
TM007 Musashi	Used by the most famous of all samurai	Blackened copper	74 mm x 74 mm x 7.1 mm	146 g
TM008 Kasuga	Kasuga refers to the shape of the Tsuba.	Blackened iron	84 mm x 76 mm x 4.1 mm	138 g
TM009 Ameryu	Dragon under the rain	Blackened iron	81 mm x 77 mm x 4.1 mm	147 g
TM010 Namako	Holothuroidea (sea cucumber)	Blackened iron	74 mm x 69 mm x 4.1 mm	90 g
TM011 Muji	Plain (no pattern)	Blackened iron	74 mm x 69 mm x 4.1 mm	134 g
TM012 Kagecho	Butterfly shadow	Blackened copper	74 mm x 72 mm x 5 mm	106 g
TM013 Nami	Waves	Blackened iron	81 mm x 77 mm x 4.1 mm	145 g
TM014 Hirata	Design by a famous blacksmith of the Edo period	Blackened copper	76 mm x 72 mm x 4.5 mm	120 g
TM015 Higo	A famous design of the Higo province (now Kumamoto)	Blackened iron	75 mm x 71 mm x 4.1 mm	90 g
TM016 Shin Umetada	Design by a famous blacksmith of the Edo period	Blackened iron	85 mm x 76 mm x 4.1 mm	165 g
TM017 Icho Zogan (Kasuga)	Kasuga shape with silver ginkgo arabesque	Blackened iron	84 mm x 77 mm x 4.1 mm	141 g
TM018 Mitsuboshi Sansumi Sukashi	Represents a constellation of 3 stars in triangle. This is also Minosaka's logo.	Blackened iron	77 mm x 77 mm x 5 mm	100 g
TM019 Mokko Namako Sukashi	Namako (Holothuroidea) within a Mokko shape	Blackened iron	72 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm	110 g
TM020 Yatsushiro Kagecho Sukashi	Copy of an ancient Tsuba made by master Yatsushiro. Represents the shadow of a butterfly.	Blackened Iron	77 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm	100 g
TM021 Shiho Namako Sukashi	4 Holothuroidea (sea cucumber)	Blackened Iron	79 mm x 74 mm x 5 mm	115 g
TM022 Akasaka Musashino Sukashi	Japanese pampas grass turned over after a storm, under a moon crescent	Blackened iron	75 mm x 78 mm x 5 mm	100 g
TM023 Hanamon Sukashi	Flower petals - Famous Japanese crest	Blackened iron	79 mm x 79 mm x 5 mm	60 g
TM024 Yotsuwa Sukashi	4 imbricated rings.	Blackened Iron	72 mm x 73 mm x 5 mm	90 g
TM025 Ouka Sukashi	Represent a Sakura flower (cherry blossom). Also the lightest of all Tsuba.	Blackened Iron	77 mm x 82 mm x 4.5 mm	60 g
TM026 Owari Sukashi	Tsuba made in the tradition of the Owari province (now Aichi prefecture).	Blackened Iron	81 mm x 80 mm x 4.5 mm	100 g
TM027 Kuyo Sukashi	Features the symbolic 9 planets planets in the buddhism cosmogony.	Blackened Iron	86 mm x 86 mm x 5 mm	165 g
TM028 Kagi Sukashi	Japanese hook symbol	Blackened iron	83 mm x 83 mm x 5 mm	100 g
TM029 Yatsu Warabite Sukashi	8 Warabite (Japanese traditional symbol)	Blackened iron	79 mm x 79 mm x 5 mm	130 g