Period:

The first Yagyu tsuba were made in the Empo to Genroku (1673-1704) period to the end of Edo period.

Basic Shape:

Most are one of the following five shapes: round, mokko, nadekaku, sumiirikaku-gata, or taiko-gata.

Seppa-dai:

The shape is good though common for the middle Edo age.

Hitsu-ana:

Common shape.

Thickness:

At the center 5.0mm. The edge is usually a little thicker than the center and the web is slightly concave.

Edge:

Most are either kakumimi koniku or sukinokoshi. The quality of the mimi is comparatively good.

Design Characteristics:

Many designs including kasumi chidori, ippon chiku, bamboo, well bucket, waves, wagon wheel, and others. These designs are in ubuzukashi and jisukashi with a simple but tasteful treatment.

Plate Metal:

Soft steel with good temper. The color is usually brown.

Comments:

The creator of this school was Yagyu Toshikane. The designs he created were tasteful and original giving a fresh approach to the hackneyed subjects so common at this time.