Drago Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 I have seen those bag like things you put over the tsuka and tsuba in many films and some for sale on eBay. (First off, what are they called in Japanese?) What purpose do they serve? Are they just to project the tsuka from the weather while travelling? Or do they serve as a sign that you do not have any ill intentions? I mean, when carring your sword on a journey that cover sure makes it hard to draw the blade... Thanks. Quote
Jacques Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Hi, They are mainly made to protect the tsuka from rain (i don't know their name) Quote
Baka Gaijin Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Good afternoon Tobias & Jacques, I've heard them described as Tsuka Bukuro. There is also the Katana Tsutsu which was a rigid laquered travel case which fits the entire koshirae. http://www.winterjapaneseart.com/index. ... =5&secid=1 Cheers Quote
Eric H Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 http://www.trocadero.com/dragondance/it ... store.html Eric Quote
estcrh Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 Eric thanks for the link, I have not seen that particular type before. Quote
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