Missing top of Scabbard

[themilitaryman]

Two questions for everyone. Does the top piece that I am missing have a name or is it just considered part of the scabbard? Also do they make reproductions of this part? I have searched around and haven't found much information on this. I think it would be nice to add that piece.

Thanks

[GHP]

It's the koi-guchi [carp's mouth]. 鯉口

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--Guy

[toadboy65]

If you find a source, I need one too.

[Austo1]

I have Kuchigane available for officers swords however i don't have any to fit the NCO sword.
The size varies depending on the thickness and width of the saya however if you can't pick one up local then email me sizes and I will see what I have that might fit.
Regards
Doug
www.guntoartswords.com

[gunto]

Its not impossible to find the scabbard mouth for the NCO.
Have You looked on ebay?

[toadboy65]

Austo1-

dimensions of mine (exterior) 43mm x 20mm at the widest. I have been looking on ebay for a long time. Of course, by my saying that, there are probably six of them on ebay now.

[themilitaryman]

Thanks for the info. Yes I have been watching ebay. No luck so far.