Tsuka Ate

Tsuka Ate (柄当て, "Hilt Aim") is a basic Zanjutsu technique.

Description
Normally used while the sword is still somewhat within its sheath, the user brandishes their weapon only slightly and strikes the opponent with the butt of the sword's hilt; known as the kashira. It is most often used by those with a significantly greater level of skill and strength than their opponent, in order to take them out without causing them any actual physical injury that would result from a sword cut.

Known Users

 * Renji Abarai