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The fuchi is the collar at the base of the handle, while the kashira is the pommel. Together, they reinforce the sword’s grip and complete the handle’s design.
In addition to beautifying the sword, the fuchi and kashira helped secure the wrapping (tsuka-ito) and reinforced the hilt, making the weapon more durable during use.
They were crafted from iron, copper, shakudo, or brass, often decorated with inlays of gold, silver, or relief carvings depicting symbolic motifs.
Age, artistic quality, preservation, rarity of the designs, and whether the set is signed by a master artisan are key factors. Original matched sets are especially valuable.
Because they embody the refined artistry of Japanese tosogu craftsmanship. Each set tells a story about the sword it adorned and the traditions of the samurai era.
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