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	Tsuba - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The tsuba (鍔) is a round guard at the end of the grip of bladed Japanese weapons, like the katana and its various declinations (tachi, wakisashi etc.), tanto, or naginata.
		Tsuba were made by whole dynasties of craftsmen, whose only craft was making tsuba.
		Tsuba can be found in a variety of metals and alloys, including iron, steel, brass, copper and shakudo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tsuba (344 words)

	Tsuba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A tsuba is the hand guard mounted on a Japanese sword.
		It serves to keep the user's hand from sliding up onto the blade of the sword, to counterbalance the weight of the blade, to communicate the social standing, beliefs and tastes of its owner, and, to some degree, to protect the hand from an opponent's blade.
		Tsuba are made from a wide variety of materials including 'soft metals' such as copper and its alloys (shakudo, shibuichi, brass, bronze and others); silver, gold, leather, etc., but here I will focus mostly on iron.
	home.earthlink.net /~jggilbert/tsuba.htm (275 words)

	JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tsuba (sword guards) are used to protect the hand from sliding onto the blade of a Japanese sword.
		Tsuba were mostly made by specialized kodogu and tosogu (sword fittings) artists (see schools of tsuba artists), although some sword makers produced tsuba (tosho tsuba) as did armour makers (katchushi tsuba).
		The kinko tsuba may be made of a variety of alloys; most commonly either shaduko (blue-fl colored copper-gold alloy), sentoku (brown colored copper-lead-zinc alloy), shibuichi (gray colored copper-silver alloy), brass or copper.
	www.geocities.com /alchemyst/tsuba.htm (628 words)

	Kingfisher Bamboo Tsuba
		The presence of the tsuba on a wooden sword also allows for certain specialized techniques where the edge of tsuba itself becomes the instrument for atemi (striking) and pressure point manipulations.
		The Kingfisher removable bamboo tsuba is available with some wooden swords and not on others in accordance with the traditional use of the weapon.
		Kingfisher uses the overall dimensions of the Kashima tsuba which is strong, rigid and suitable for the demands that a bokken might encounter.
	www.kingfisherwoodworks.com /tsuba.html (288 words)

	AikiWeb Aikido Forums - Why no tsuba?
		A tsuba is a very nice thing to have when your training partner, inadvertently or not, slides a jo down your bokuto.
		One last thing a tsuba is really on a sword to ballance the blade not for hand protection (though that is a nice additional aspect of it).
		As for a tsuba on a Shinkin I was under the impression that while hand protection is part of a tsuba's existance it's primary purpose was to adjust the weight center of the sword.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/printthread.php?t=1070 (1804 words)

	Naginata Tsuba & Ishizuki
		Naginata and katana blades were frequently used to block an attacker's strikes, and the tsuba helped to stop the attacker's blade from sliding down the length of the defender's blade and cutting his wrist or hand.
		Later, as metalworking technology improved, tsuba became much more ornate and were valued for their beauty as well as their functionality.
		Tsuba come in a variety of shapes and sizes, although most are round or oval in shape and have a diameter of approximately 2.5 to 3.5 inches.
	www.scnf.org /tsuba.html (305 words)

	Owari Tsuba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Many, particularly in Japan, consider Owari tsuba to be the finest of the iron ji sukashi tsuba, best embodying the Samurai aesthetic.
		These tsuba were developed in the early Muromachi period with aspects of the style carried on into Meiji.
		However, tsuba from these schools share certain a similarity in taste that is quite distinct from those made in and around Kyoto or Edo.
	home.earthlink.net /~jggilbert/owari.htm (744 words)

	A history of the Japanese Tsuba
		The earliest Tsuba were generally flattened disks made of bronze or copper.
		The early iron(tetsu) tsuba was made by armourers who were able to apply their skills at making plate to good effect.
		Weight was a factor in tsuba design such that Lord Shingen was said to have extoled the virtues of a certain guard for its lightness and strength.
	www.knives.com /tsuba.html (1071 words)

	Tsuba Q&A - Kendo World Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		As for thicknesses, it largely depends on what the tsuba is made of, and personal preference.
		My favourite tsuba is a little less than a centimetre thick and is made of cow hide.
		A tsuba reamer is the first choice, they have a fancy table mounted model (probably the one Ares2907 is referring to) and a handheld style which is basically a tapered reamer with a T-handle.
	www.kendo-world.com /forum/showthread.php?t=326 (402 words)

	Japanese Sword Tsuba Sale - Page4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Done in the fashion of either Hirata or Nishigaki, this tsuba is in very good condition and shows a nice patina to the metal.
		The pics pretty much tell it all, but in detail, this tsuba is made by Goto Tsunemasa, as you can see, the work is fantastic in his design of flowers.
		He usually made tsuba in the round and preferred the subject of flowers, and lived in what is modern day Wakayama prefecture.
	www.ricecracker.com /tsuba/tsubapage4.htm (330 words)

	AikiWeb Aikido Forums - tsuba
		Kelly, the tsuba is the ring found on a normal Japanese sword which separates the hand grip from the blade.
		To me the tsuba is like the groin guard, no-one is going to try and chop your fingers but we all accept it may happen on a rare occasion.
		Using the tsuba I can do an entry into a tsuki which is very steep and allows the attacker's blade to slide right along my own onto the tsuba.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/printthread.php?t=3717&pp=40 (2979 words)

	Snail Tsuba by Tomoji (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This is a lovely tsuba by Shuji Yamamoto who also goes by the art name of "Tomoji".
		He was a Nyusen winner of the NBTHK 2001/2002 contest for his work in tsuba.
		The tsuba is 84.75 mm tall (or about 3-1/3 inches) and is the perfect size for a katana.
	www.summerchild.com /snailtsuba.htm (169 words)

	3D 3ds tsuba Sword katana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tsuba being the guard between the hilt of a katana and the blade
		Tsuba is a Japanese word for sword guard.
		It is the peice of metal that goes between the blade of a katana and the hilt.
	www.turbosquid.com /FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/223189 (91 words)

	Encyclopedia: Katana
		A typical tsuba The tsuba (é”) is the round guard at the end of the grip of the arm.
		The scabbard for a katana is referred to as a saya, and the handguard piece, intricately designed as individual works of art especially in later years of the Edo period, was called the tsuba.
		The art of drawing the katana is iaido (also known as battō-jutsu or iaijutsu), and kendo is an art of fencing with a shinai (bamboo sword) protected by helmet and armour, additionally, iaijutsu is an older style of battle field type fencing.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Katana (1693 words)

	Catalog from Sei Do Kai: swordmaking blanks
		These tsuba blanks are made from mild steel and are ready to be worked by you into whatever wonderful designs you have in mind.
		The round tsuba are 3 1/16" (7.8cm) in diameter, and the moku are 3 1/8" (8cm) by 2 7/8" (7.3cm).
		We have people using these tsuba as is on their blades, but we consider them blanks and charge accordingly.
	sdksupplies.netfirms.com /cat_swordblanks.htm (422 words)

	Kodogu: Japanese Sword Fittings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Tsuba and all forms of kodogu are shown in bandw plates accompanied by documentation.
		Primarily concerned with tsuba, this volume covers iron tsuba, fuchi kashira, and offers a discussion of the types of kantei of kodogu with comparison of how tsuba are viewed in the West.
		Tsuba, menuki, and kozuka are shown in clear bandw photographic plates.
	www.satcho.com /newpage37.htm (1163 words)

	So what is a tsuba?
		Early tsuba, known as neri tsuba, were of leather in an iron or wooden frame which was sometimes lacquered for strength and stability.
		"ink inlay" the tsuba ground is chiselled with slanting sides, and in the course of grinding and polishing the inlay becomes so united with the ground that it looks like an ink painting beneath the surface of the tsuba.
		The tsuba could be fashioned of coiled dragons or it could be a simple shakudo background for a carved swirl.
	ils.unc.edu /~allen/tmain.html (758 words)

	Reproduction tsuba. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		These are just three tsuba I've had sitting in my parts box for a long time for no apparent reason.
		B is a modern reproduction tsuba of a rather famous piece.
		C is a double-cucumber tsuba I've had forever.
	www.summerchild.com /reproductiontsuba.htm (89 words)

	The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Works of Art: Arms and Armor
		Tsuba were originally utilitarian fittings, made to protect the hand from the cuts of an opponent's sword.
		By the nineteenth century, when this tsuba was made, there were many well defined schools and styles of tsuba making.
		Tsuba were interchangeable and were often made as part of sets of matching sword fittings, which could be mounted with blades of various types and dates.
	www.metmuseum.org /works_of_art/viewone.asp?dep=4&viewmode=0&item=36.120.79 (119 words)

	Japanese Tsuba
		A tsuba is the hand guard of a Japanese sword.
		The Japanese tsuba developed into a kind of a status symbol for the sword owner.
		The subjects for decorations on Japanese sword tsuba were taken from religion, history, Japanese mythology and nature.
	www.artelino.com /articles/japanese_tsuba.asp (320 words)

	Catalog from Sei Do Kai: Leather and Fur Tsuba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The price for shinai tsuba is $50 each, and for bokuto tsuba is $60 each, which includes packing and shipping.
		These tsuba are a laminate of three layers of leather and two of rawhide.
		The tsuba is a standard shape and half an inch (12mm) thick.
	sdksupplies.com /cat_furtsuba.htm (464 words)

	Tsuba - New Music - Peoplesound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whilst TSUBA has existed a year, the individuel musiciens all have extensive expérience playing in other bands and projects.
		Now at twenty-five, with the idem line-up achieved, the band is looking to expand its horizons by gaining external input and by playing outside of the North of England.
		TSUBA are Nik Ledgud (guitars/vocals) Rowland Drewell (guitars/v@s)
	www.peoplesound.com /artist/tsuba?score=4&rateID=40021 (339 words)

	Collectable Tsuba - Samurai Swords & Japanese Swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Tsuba is the guard above the grip on a Katana or Wakizashi.
		Though prized as collectors pieces, the Tsubas are all functional and can be used in sword construction(gram weights, for balance purposes, are listed).
		If you place an order for one of our replica weapons (swords, maces, axes, etc.), you agree that you are at least 18 years old and have read our Sword Care and Safety section and you will be responsible for your weapon's use or misuse.
	www.swordsofhonor.com /coltsub.html (266 words)

	Japanese Sword Tsuba Sale - Page5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Known for their works done in cloissonne', the Hirata family was very famous throughout the Edo period for their special workmanship.
		This tsuba has a very rare signature, as it is signed with a kao (monogram) which is very rare for Narihisa.
		This tsuba is of the type where the feeling is very "shibui" or like that of a quiet calm, but strong appearance.
	www.ricecracker.com /tsuba/tsubapage5.htm (265 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Sunrise Tsuba Designs is the first business to offer authentic Tsuba for use on Bokken.
		Our Tsuba are made using the Sukashi technique which is most similar to the Owari style of Tsuba.
		You will be amazed at the difference a Sunrise Tsuba can make to the appearance, feel and the sense of realism you now hold in your hands.
	www.sunrisetsuba.com (177 words)

	Tsuba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		They were superceeded by the Chinese style cross guard between the sixth and ninth centuries only to be returned to favor as plain iron disks with minimal decoration.
		The early iron tsuba was made by armourers who were able to apply their skills at making plate to good effect.
		The workmanship of many guards from this time is often astonishing in its conveyance of detail, texture, color and contrast.
	www.knivesauction.com /knives/tsuba.html (1050 words)

	Sword Forum International - anyway to speed up making a tsuba look old?
		By the way, this is regards to a modern reproduction tsuba on a very often used iaito.
		The best way to apply that look is to deliberately rust the tsuba, the with a stiff brush or steel wool take all the "loose" rust off and rust it again, repeat the process until you are happy with the color.
		So far, I've discovered that only the parts of tsuba where the original factory patina/fl iron finish/paint is still intact--it won't rust at all, at least not after a long time.
	forums.swordforum.com /showthread.php?s=&threadid=23551 (2011 words)

	The Way of the Tsuba - Kendo World Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Say, using the Tsuba as a pivot, and roll on your opponent's hands/shinai...
		i have a same tsuba (only same kendo equipment i can afford for now, although next time i upgrade my bogu, i have inklings to get a same do) and just broke my friends leather tsuba that he bought in japan for $70.
		If both lose their fingers on tsuba tserai, the match will be a draw.
	www.kendo-world.com /forum/showthread.php?t=821 (842 words)

	Tsuba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Right, so I'll wager you're reading this either looking to do one on your own, or trying to justify to your wife why mine are worth $250, and you won't buy her those 1/4 carat earrings she been hinting after...
		The tsuba was brought down to a worn 320 belt, followed by 600 fresh and worn, both, followed by fl, brown, and finally white rouge belts.
		Following each etch, the tsuba was completely neutralised, washed, and stripped of oil and residue.
	www.dguertin.com /Tsuba.htm (1565 words)

	Shinai Tsuba
		This Tsuba is made of hard leather inside, and covered with a soft brown leather, all hand stitched.
		This Tsuba is made of hard leather inside, and covered with the Special KUROZAN leather, which is the same as the leather used for the MUNE portion of the Do.
		This Tsuba is made of whole piece of leather, with approximately 9 cm of diameter.
	www.e-bogu.com /Shinai_s/25.htm (400 words)

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