The above parts (left to right) # 32 Kurikata, available in several sizes and preferred by those who use swords because it allows the larger Sageo to slide in  easily, (next) the KOJIRI (top and side view) must have its outer dimensions shaped to fit those of the Saya before it is glued to the tip of the Saya,  (next), Tsunagaeshi, is a 'hook' that catches the lower edge of a sword wearers Obi and lastly, the KOIGUCHI which must have the center hole enlarged to accommodate the blade and further, have its edges reduced so as to properly fit the outside dimensions of the Saya.

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Water Buffalo horn has long been used by Japanese craftsman for making functional and beautiful Kurikata, Koiguchi and Kojiri and many other parts found on Japanese swords.  Each of our parts are hand made by skilled craftsmen and are exact copies of well made (original) antique Japanese parts. If you have the skill, time and ambition to grind and make your own parts, block shaped cubes ( #'s 1 & 2) of solid black horn are available. 

Because high quality sword restoration requires years of experience and a higher than average level of skill and training, your sword would be best served if only qualified personal are permitted to make any attempt at restoration. There is no real savings using untrained workers as they would be only capable of producing mediocre results that when the sword is brought to market, would not bring top price.

Koiguchi and Kojiri (# 28 & # 29) are produced slightly 'oversize' to allow custom fitting to the dimensions of your Saya. The Koiguchi (# 28) are made oversized and the center hole left smaller to allow for a custom fit. With few exceptions, all other parts are ready for installation.

Illustrated below are a number of different styles and sizes that have been most commonly used and available at 'factory direct pricing'.  Because WE are the manufacturers of HORN parts we offer the most reasonable prices.

The 'hook' part # 3 (aka: Tsunakuchi, Kaishizuno, Soritsuna and others) is available in three sizes and was originally used to catch the bottom edge of the wearers Obi in an effort to secure the Saya and prevent it from being pulled out with the blade during an emergency.

Measurements given of the below parts are those of the 'foot print' of the part.

Both horn (Kurikata) part #'s 24 (sized for Tanto) and part  # 32 were produced with a larger and nicely polished hole so as to allow easy passage of today's larger Sageo and it eliminates the need of using SHITODOMÉ which is the primary cause of Sageo fraying & snagging. 

Horn part # 32 is available in a variety of sizes from 36.5 x 12,  35 x 13,  33.5 x 11.5  and  31.5 x 10.5

Because inventory changes from day to day, if your interest is to fill an 'existing' hole in a Saya, it's always best to order a slightly larger part that can be more easily reduced as our 'horn stretcher' broke down some time ago and is irreparable.

Horn Kurikata part # 16 was not available at the time this photo was produced but will be added shortly.

Horn Prices:  Call 503-282-4567 to confirm inventory and prices.

Names:  #'s 1 & 2 are blocks of solid horn.  # 3 it the 'hook', # 5, 8, 21, 22, 24, 32, 33 & 35

 are Kurikata, # 18, #'s 25 & 26 are Kashira, # 28 is the Koiguchi and # 29 is the Kojiri.