Tomoe Kamon Engraving [F]Tonfa and a Shokissaki (short tip)

and a Shokissaki (short tip)

though linked historically to the Yagyu family

Shape: Traditional Kendo/Iaido cut (hard koshiita

Artwork by Fuh-mi - "Yu" - Courage

Habaki & Seppa: Shonai brass Habaki & brass Seppa

Tomoe Kamon Engraving [F]Tonfa and a Shokissaki (short tip)Tomoe Kamon Engraving Figure Tomoe in Japanese. It is rather difficult to ascertain what the Tomoe mon actually represents. Comma shaped designs are used throughout Asia: the double comma circles of the Yin Yang in China or on the South Korean flag, the triple comma talisman present in several countries, etc. Scholars in Japan are divided about the origin of the Tomoe mon. For some, it comes from the peculiar comma shape of the magatama, a sacred