Sword
Terminology used for Saya parts.
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Note:
Water Buffalo horn parts
have been
used traditionally on Japanese Saya and only the most expensive swords were decorated
with metal parts such as those displayed below. The below parts are 'options'
and are not part of any 'package'.
They can easily be added to any newly constructed Saya as per your request.
Individual prices available to written request or phone requests only.
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KOJIRI
Pictured below are our high quality KOJIRI.
In keeping with tradition, all Kojiri are made of black colored Steel.
Our Kojiri are replica's of genuine Japanese
KOJIRI and as such, provide that familiar 'oval' slender shape (knowing
where the cutting edge is without looking) associated with antique Japanese
swords.
KOJIRI are more easily fitted during new Saya
construction. All measurements are approximate 'outside' dimensions. In
addition to providing protection for the blade, metal Kojiri also add a touch of
class normally found in Museum quality Koshirae.
K-03 is sized for Tanto or Wakizashi
Kojiri numbers 9 thru
14 will more easily fit larger sized blades.
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Although most Kurikata
are made of Water Buffalo
Horn, many
high quality
swords were fitted with decorative metal Kurikata.
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We are able to cast Kurikata with Shitodome together
as one piece saving you the $80 cost of purchasing Shitodome
separately.
Kurikata
Prices
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Metal bands for
Saya
The
above bands can be used to re-enforce a split or otherwise damaged Saya and are not limited to the Koiguchi. They are made of thin
metal, Copper, Silver, Steel and or Bronze. Bands A & B are for
Tanto and Wakizashi and are shaped
to accommodate Kozuka / Kogei. All measurements are 'outside'. Horn Koiguchi are also available.
Koiguchi
Prices
The 'BADGE' We
do not know the name for the above item ( referred to as 'The BADGE'.) This
part (another exclusive) is found on 'formal' unwrapped Tsuka and a high
grade of Samegawa with large nodes was most often used. Found on highly
decorated Wakizashi and Tanto that were owned by the merchant class who
could afford this style. The purpose of the badge was to cover the hole in
the Kashira where Tsukaito would have normally passed through.
Available in bright or black Silver or 24K Gold plated Silver.
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Kozuka Hitsu
Again, we offer a Saya part that until now
has not been available from any source. This part straddles the front end of
the Kozuka slot of a fully fitted and decorated Saya. Bamboo or the
Crashing Wave design is available in antiqued Silver (as above), black
colored Silver or 24K Gold plated Silver.
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Pole Arm 'ends' (Ishizuki)
A Naginata pole end is the one to the left (oval
in shape)
Naginata poles are oval in shape so that the
'user' knows where the cutting edge is... without looking,... whereas
spears and most other pole arms were made for stabbing (poking, thrusting)
and were equipped with round poles and round pole ends (the two on the
right).
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Water Buffalo horn
parts
are traditional and cost considerably less than metal parts which accounts for its
longtime popularity.
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Note: Most domestic wood that is used by Saya
makers has an approximately 15% moisture (water) content, Japanese
Honoki wood (imported) is aged and dried and preferred for Japanese swords as it insures that your steel blade will
not rust from being in contact with it.
Unless otherwise requested, all Saya are
mounted with Water Buffalo horn parts (Koiguchi,
Kurikata and KOJIRI) and are finally covered with a 3 coat
application of hand rubbed lacquer.
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NOTE:
It
is not possible to add metal
KOJIRI, Kurikata and Koi-guchi to Saya once the Saya is made and lacquered. Metal parts must be installed at the
time of Saya construction when the wood can be shaped to fit the metal parts.
More Information is available in the
'price list'.
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Call for details
(503) 282-4567
E-mail Us
-or- write
to:
FRED LOHMAN
- 3405 N.E. Broadway - Portland, OR 97232 - 1818
