The hook near the Tsuka was very likely used to parry the opponent's sword

or in tsubanashi shape (deletion of the line between tsuka and blade allowing a grip on a much larger portion of the bokken)

Ideal for intense Suburi training and muscle strengthening

Somewhat similar to the sleeveless Haori we also offer

The Toppei Koshirae also presents on its Saya a large wrought iron Kojiri

[Fuh-mi] Kakejiku - Bushido Calligraphy - SOLD OUT shippingLimited The hook near the TsukaKakejiku Bushido Calligraphy Way of the Warrior Material: Ink on High quality Gasen shi Japanese paper, High quality Japanese Kifune Donsu. Calligraphy size (total): 125 cm x 45 cm Calligraphy size (paper): 65 cm x 33. 5 cm Bushido is commonly translated into English as "the way of the warrior," however it is more accurate in fact to refer to "Ways" as a plural term. Bushido is a complicated notion that has changed dramatically over time, and even