multi-sided. The boshin of most jitte were usually iron, but some were made from wood. Sentan, the tip or point of the jitte. Kagi, the hook or guard protruding from the side of the jitte. Jitte may have more than one kagi, with some jitte having two or three kagi. Kikuza ("chrysanthemum seat"): if the kagi is attached to the boshin through a hole in the boshin, the protrusion on the opposite side is called a kikuza. Tsuka, the handle of the jitte, which could be wrapped or covered with various materials, or left plain. Tsukamaki, the wrapping on the handle (tsuka). Materials such as ray skin (same), leather, and cord were used. Kan, the ring or loop at the pommel of the tsuka. A cord or tassel could be tied to the kan. Also note its 'skull cracker' design. Tsuba, a hand guard present on some types of jitte. Koshirae. Jitte can occasionally be found housed in a sword-type case hiding the jitte from view entirely. This type of jitte can have the same parts and fittings as a sword, including seppa, tsuba, menuki, koiguchi, kojiri, nakago, mekugi-ana and mei. Other jitte types and similar weapons Karakuri jitte Marohoshi Naeshi or nayashi jitte have no hook or kagi. Tekkan Hachiwara Gallery References External links Samurai Weapons, Samurai Armors and the Samurai way of life. Don Cunningham's web site, Edo period police weapons and tactics ROLES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE POLICE DURING THE EDO PERIOD (1603–1867)’ by Dr. Kacem Zoughari Clubs and truncheons of Japan Samurai clubs and truncheons Samurai police weapons