?Martial Arts Weapon - Jutte

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The Names of the Jutte Parts

The shaft of Jutte (4) is called "Boshin."  The hook (tine)(3) is termed  "Kagi."  The handle (2) is "Nigiri-e." The hook is secured to the shaft by nailing one end of the hook into the shaft. A part of the nailed end penetrates the shaft, and again that is hammered onto the shaft so that the hook would not move, when it catches an enemy's weapon.   This method of hammaring is termed "Kashimedome." The handle end is designed to revolve when the user sways a rope tied to a ring (1) which is attached to the end. This device is called "Karakuridome".

Checking Points      To Get An Authentic Jutte

There are a few important places to check to determine if a Jutte is an authentic replica or not.    See if the Jutte tine is attached to the shaft by Kashimedome, and that the handle end has got a revolving "Karakuridome" device with an iron ring.    If a Jutte is for a martial artist, it may not have a revolving device, so that the handle end can be used for attacking enemies. (See the picture of a sample Nagajitte below.)�@   Incidentally an authentic jutte is made with wroght iron, not with die cast metal.