The Tsuba is recognized as the most artistic part of the traditional Samurai sword. Most Tsubas were created separate from the blade by Kodogu whose lives were spent creating the sword fittings. In this day and age, when swords have become obsolete for survival, the Tsuba has become a collectors piece for serious to novice sword collectors. The Tsuba can be fitted on the blade of a sword or displayed alone.

This Tsuba is hand made of oxidized copper in the old tradition with a pattern of grape vines. The Tsuba features the cut out design reminiscent of the Muromachi Period of Tsuba making. The Tsuba is Ko Katchushi style with the Kozuka Hitsu-ana on one side and the Kogai Hitsu-ana on the opposite side, each side represents the sun and the moon.

The Tsuba comes in a wooden collector’s box with a red velvet lining.