Musashi Iron Sukashi Tsuba 武蔵Tsuba (Sword Guard) MusashiHand Polished Iron Tsuba with Twin Oval Openwork and Traditional Black Patina Finish The Musashi () tsuba is a classic iron tsuba inspired by the iconic twin oval design traditionally associated with the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Renowned for its purity of form and uncompromising functionality, the design embodies the martial philosophy of simplicity, efficiency, and strength. Free from unnecessary ornamentation,

The result is a refined

Tsuba (Sword Guard) “Kuruma Sukashi”｜Hand-Polished Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Wheel Motif and Traditional Black Patina Finish

Habaki (鎺): Red copper（赤銅 / Akagane）habaki with a smooth finish

Handle Wrapping (柄巻): Brown silk (or cotton) tsuka-ito wrapped with hishigami (菱紙) in diamond pattern

Temper Line (Hamon 刃文): Midare with Gunome Elements（互の目交じり乱刃）— formed by clay tempering (覆土焼入れ)

producing a sharp edge

and adorned with sakura motifs (桜花文)

fine detail

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Kuruma-sukashi Tsuba – Blackened Iron (鉄地)  Wheel-style Guard (Practical Use)

The tsuka (柄) is wrapped in green ito over aged yellow samegawa (鮫皮)

and dignified—perfect for mounting as part of a complete koshirae

The “Sakura Sukashi” (桜透) tsuba is a traditional iron sukashi tsuba featuring an elegant arrangement of openwork cherry blossoms