Koshirae (Full Mounts)

Process of Mounting a Tanto Blade Once the habaki is made, it is time to consider the handle mounting furniture to complement the blade. Depending on the final vision, this may include several metal parts such as tsuba (hand guard), fuchi (ferrule), kashira (pommel), and one or more seppa (washers or spacers). In addition, the … Continue reading Koshirae (Full Mounts)