TSUBA(HAND GUARD): iron. Manganese steel is one kind of high-strength steel. It is mainly used to absorb impact, squeezing and Physical abrasion. If add 2.5%-3.5% of manganese to steel, the low manganese steel will be made.
International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Tsuba”. The seller is “japan-next-door” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide. Region of Origin: Japan Color: Black Age: Unknown Primary Material: Iron Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
One antique iron tsuba. Raijin, God of lightning and thunder, in the clouds during a rain storm. Good condition- wear, gold inlays missing (see picture #1 bottom). Measures 3 3/8 inches by 3 1/8 inches and 1/8 inch thick. Nakago ana measures 1 1/16 inches by 5/16 inch. See my other sword fittings and Japanese […]