The tsuba was the guard between the hilt and blade of a katana, wakizashi, or no-dachi. Some tsuba were simply round plates of metal, but many were formed in intricate and elaborate designs, ^[1] often reflecting the themes of a samurai's clan or family. ^{[citation needed]}

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