Aikuchi Tanto Koshirae with Iron Fittings This tsuba was inspired by

This tsuba was inspired by Natsuo Kano

Koiguchi: 40 mm x 22 mm

Sori: 18 mm

According to one interpretation this hungry wolf is searching for food when suddenly moon appears from behind the clouds and he instinctively wants to bite it

Aikuchi Tanto Koshirae with Iron Fittings This tsuba was inspired byAikuchi tanto koshirae with iron fittings. Tsuka with lacquered leather tsuka ito. Shakudo menuki depicting birds in the nest or in the tree, It is difficult to be sure because of ito and dirt. This whole koshirae is from Edo period, with no parts changed or restored. That is why kashira, fuchi and kojiri are a bit loose. There is also small crack starting from uragawara. Other then that this koshirae is in very good condition considering its age.