When did the Kozuka/kogatana appear on Katana? -- myArmoury.com

Dan Kary

A, hopefully, simple question here: anybody know when the Kozuka/kogatana appear on Katana? I'm not able to find anything other than Edo period. However, I think I am finding tsuba with side holes which are for Kozuka/kogatana earlier than Edo - but I am not sure if they are just holes on the tsuba or if they are for Kozuka/kogatana. But then I wonder why would these holes be there if not for Kozuka/kogatana?

Maybe there's something deeper here. The holes appear earlier for decoration and then some clever guy (or gal) thought they could fit a small knife through that hole? Any insights?

Thanks!

Barrett Hiebert · Posted: Wed 15 Feb, 2023 8:20 pm Post subject:

Go to the nmb forum. You’ll get more help there. That forum specializes in Japanese weaponry.

Dan Kary · Posted: Thu 16 Feb, 2023 9:42 am Post subject:

Thanks for that, Barrett. I didn't know there was such a forum! Is this the one you mean?: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/

Barrett Hiebert · Posted: Sun 19 Feb, 2023 6:11 pm Post subject:

Yes. I’m pretty sure you already posted your question there.

Dan Kary · Posted: Mon 20 Feb, 2023 7:42 am Post subject:

Barrett Hiebert · Posted: Wed 22 Feb, 2023 4:55 pm Post subject:

No problem bud. Happy to help. You’ll enjoy the expertise of the members there.