The Kashira - Parts of a Japanese KatanaThe Kashira is the cap at the end of the katana handle or tsuka. The literal translation of kashira to English is "head" because of it being positioned at the head of the samurai sword. Unlike the pommel on a European sword it is not designed as a counter-balance. It closes off and finishes the end of the tsuka while providing a point for the handle wrap or tsuka-ito to tie off. The kashira can be a very simple piece to simply cap the end but on an elaborate Japanese katana the kashira can be adorned with great detail complimenting the theme of the overall sword.Kashira PhotosThese are some photo's of several different Kashira found on the Japanese katana that we offer.Cold Steel’s Dragonfly Series reimagines these dimensions for the modern era, offering thicker, wider, and heavier blades paired with fittings inspired by the courage and victory symbolized by the dragonfly in Japanese culture. See more of the Dragonfly Wakizashi w/Katana HandleSimple and elegant kashira of the Winter Sun Samurai Sword. See more of the Winter Sun Samurai SwordThe blackened tsuba, fuchi, tsuka-ito and fuchi-kashira contrast the real white same (rayskin) handle and the black textured lacquered saya. See more of the Winter Sun Samurai SwordContinuing the tradition XL Series of katana blade geometry, our new cutter features the billowing clouds and raimie (thunderclap) theme from fuchie to kashira. With a double pegged and fully removeable tsuka (handle) with synthetic components around the wood core. See more of the Raimie XL KatanaThe dragonfly kashira, along with the fuchi (hilt collar), reinforces the tsuka and provides a point for the handle wrapping (tsukaito) to tie off. See more of the Hanwei Dragonfly KatanaThe Domoe symbol adorns the kashira of the Crane Katana. See more of the Tomoe and Crane KatanaTomoe symbols, representing strength and spiritual motion adorn the fuchi and kashira. See more of the Tomoe and Crane KatanaTomoe symbols, representing strength and spiritual motion adorn the fuchi and kashira, while elegant crane motifs, symbolizing longevity and grace, decorate the tsuba and included kogatana (small utility knife). See more of the Tomoe and Crane KatanaFlowing water kashira on the Water Dragon Starter Katana. See more of the Water Dragon Katanathe katana fuchi See more of the Ryujin KatanaThe silver Ryujin themed tsuba, fuchi and kashira are contrasted by the lacquered black saya, sageo and tsuka-ito over white same. See more of the Ryujin KatanaRyujin theme throughout this limited edition katana. See more of the Ryujin Katana