Takanoha Kamon Engraving Figure Hawk feather - 「鷹羽」 in Japanese The Takanoha is one of the 10 most used family emblems (judaimon) in Japan. It has about 280 known variations. 70% of people who have a hawk feather emblem actually use the Maru ni Chigai Takanoha. This kamon's most famous bearer is probably Asano Takuminokami Naganori, the lord of the infamous 47 ronin. Asano was ordered to commit ritual suicide for assaulting Kira Kozuke-no-suke at the Shogun's palace. The ronin stormed Kira's villa on a winter night and avenged their master. To amend for this murder, they, in turn, committed seppuku. Kamon 1 Chigai Takanoha (crossing hawk feathers).The basic design of the crossing hawk feather variation. Kamon 2 Maru ni Chigai Takanoha (crossing hawk feathers in a ring).The most commonly used Takanoha mon in Japan, famous for having been used, among others, by Asano Takuminokami Naganori, the lord of the 47 ronin. How to Order - Service Description Select Kamon design Select Kamon size 1.5 cm fits on all weapons and is fairly small for a Kamon. We recommend this size only for Kamon with few details. Fits all weapons, including 24 mm Jo. 2 cm can be considered as standard. It fits on most weapons, except on the thinnest weapons such as the 24 mm Jo. 2.5 cm is fairly big and will not fit on thin Koryu Bokken, Tanto, Bo, Hanbo, and Jo.If the selected size is too big for the ordered weapon, the Kamon will be adapted to the maximum engravable size. Select Kamon position If you wish to offset the position in regard to a name engraving ordered from the product page, please use the "additional instructions" field. Additional instructions If you order several weapons, please use the field "additional instructions" to specify which weapon should be engraved. All special requests must be discussed prior to placing your order. If you have a doubt, email us before placing your order. One Kamon = One engraving. For more than one engraving, add the Kamon as many time as desired with the correct options. This is not a product but an engraving service that can only be ordered as part of a simultaneous purchase with a product on which to engrave.
