A tanto is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Tant were used in traditional martial arts (tantojutsu). The tant is a sword, but is used as a knife.
Tsuba is parts which protect handle, and mostcharacteristic parts of Katana. Actually, Tsuba is also very popular. There is many artistic Tsuba which is carved dragon, hawk, flower, pine and so on.
NBTHK hozon certificate paper. Shiba On kou smash a jar. There is a very precious water jar. Width 6.9cm (2.7in). Length 7.3 cm (2.9 in). Height 0.5cm (0.2in). This picture teaches the preciousness of life.
Aizu Shoami is a type of tsubas made by the Shoami school in Aizu Wakamatsu. The Shoami school originated in Kyoto in the late Muromachi period. Iyo, Awa, Aizu, and other regions. Many of these works are made of iron with gold inlays and color painting.
Kojima Takanori is a samurai who was active as a Nancho (Southern Court). Kojima Takanori tried to recapture Emperor Go-Daigo on the way to Oki. To write a cross poem associated with the story of the Chinese Sword of Goujian.