Scabbard curved to suit the blades are fitted with two hanging fittings (ashikanamono), one around the opening and the other around the center of the scabbard, on each of which a braided cord is tied, like long swords manufactured in ancient times.
刀身に合わせて反りがつくようになった鞘は、上代の大刀同様鞘口付近と中程の二箇所に足金物が付き、それぞれに帯取（おびとり）が取り付けられる。