Japanese Wooden Weapons Craftsmanship, the Beginning of the End |
In addition to the structural crisis affecting the industry, in 2019, the closure of one of the largest Japanese workshops, Horinouchi, then, in 2020, the covid crisis have for consequences a drastic increase in prices and production times, and mid-term, a probable disappearance of the manufacture of wooden weapons in Japan. To learn more, you can read our article detailing the situation and the measures taken to help this industry.
Review Reward Campaign |
Leave a comment on your recent purchase and receive a 5% discount.
A Kogatana (小刀), or "small sword" in English is a small knife designed to be fitted with a Kozuka (handle). The Kogatana is a small utility knife that fits into a pocket on the Saya.
The Kogatana and Kogai are the reasons why there are small holes on either or both sides of the Tsuba, so they can be pulled while the Katana is in its Saya.
Made in Japan Material: steel Size: 200 mm Workshop: Minosaka Blade and Tsuka as a single steel block Engraved with: 福運来勇奮 (good fortune comes to the braves) For Iaito & Shinken
By selecting your country, this website can display your currency and metric system and offers more accurate shipping information.
Select your metric system
As it is the standard in Japan, SeidoShop also uses the International System of Units. The US system is for information purposes only.
How to choose
Blog resources
Information
Already have an account? Sign in
Reset Your Account Password
No Account Yet? Register
Account creation is optional on our website. You will be given the option to create a customer account at the end of the checkout, after validation of your order, but you may also create your account now using this form. Having an account will allow you to access your address list and your order history. The order history also allows you to print out an official receipt.
1~2 emails a month. We never share your data with anyone!
Language & Currency Localization
Your are accessing this website from , so we recommend the following options:
Your preferences will be saved for 30 days on your computer. You can change your language, currency, country and metrics at anytime from the 'Tools' menu.
