Saya Japanese sword mountings


























the saya divided in parts:



sageo

a sageo (下緒 or 下げ緒) hanging cord made of silk, cotton or leather passed through hole in kurigata (栗形) of japanese sword s saya. there number of different methods wrapping , tying sageo on saya display purposes. other uses sageo tying sword samurai , hojojutsu. samurai felt sageo formed spiritual bond between them , sword, , particular tying correctly when sword not in use.























kuri-kata

the kurikata knob attached scabbard of japanese sword. sageo (cord) secures saya of sword obi (belt) goes through hole in kurikata.



































kojiri

the kojiri end cap of scabbard or protective fitting @ end of scabbard.



































kogatana , kozuka

kogatana, small utility knife fits pocket on scabbard, kozuka decorative handle kogatana.



































kōgai

the kōgai spike hair arranging fits pocket on saya.



































umabari

the umabari small knife variation of kogatana, fits pocket on saya.








































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