{"product_id":"uchide-no-kozuchi-sterling-silver-pendant","title":"Japanese Uchide No Kozuchi Wishing Mallet Sterling Silver Pendant","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nPine bark wraps around the handle of this Uchide No Kozuchi wishing mallet pendant — carved deep enough that you can feel every ridge with your fingernail. The foliage spreading from the top of the mallet head isn’t flat etching. Each leaf is raised, casting its own shadow against the oxidized silver behind it. At 16mm wide, 45mm tall, and 11.9mm thick, this is a solid piece of .925 sterling silver that weighs 12 grams and sits with real presence on your chest.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Built For\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you appreciate Japanese symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n    In Japanese mythology, the \u003cem\u003euchide no kozuchi\u003c\/em\u003e is the magic mallet of Daikokuten — one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Shaking it grants wishes. The pine bark carved into the handle represents endurance and longevity in Japanese art.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you wear one pendant daily\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n    12 grams won’t tire your neck over a full day. The 16mm width keeps it compact — it doesn’t snag on shirt collars or get caught in seatbelts. The .925 silver handles sweat and daily wear without discoloring your skin.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; border-inline-start:4px solid #c8a96e; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:12px; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIf you collect handcrafted silver jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n    Each piece is individually made, so the carving detail varies slightly from pendant to pendant. The .925 hallmark is stamped on the back. No two are identical — the pine bark depth and leaf angles differ based on the artisan’s hand.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  The Honest Take\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\nThe oxidized finish darkens the carved channels between the pine bark ridges. Over time, the high points — the tips of leaves and the edges of bark — polish brighter from contact with fabric. That contrast gets stronger the longer you wear it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em; line-height:1.8; color:#2c2c2c; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\nThe mallet head has a subtle texture across its face, not mirror-smooth. It catches light in a matte, soft way rather than flashing like a polished surface. The overall look reads as aged and intentional — more artifact than accessory.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8f0; border-inline-start:4px solid #b85c38; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#b85c38;\"\u003eHeads up:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    At 11.9mm thick, this pendant has a chunky profile. It’s not a flat, slim piece that disappears under a shirt — you’ll feel it against your chest and see the outline through thin fabric. That’s the trade-off for getting three-dimensional carving detail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Under the Hood\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚙️ Material\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e — hallmark stamped, hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant with basic care.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e⚖️ Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e12 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e — noticeable but not heavy. Comfortable on a standard chain all day.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e16 × 45mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.6” × 1.7”), \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e11.9mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact footprint, chunky depth.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#ffffff; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e🔧 Bail\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    Fits standard silver chains and leather cords — necklace sold separately.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:baseline; margin-bottom:10px; padding:10px 14px; background:#f8f6f2; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:700; min-width:120px; flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e🌡️ Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eOxidized\u003c\/strong\u003e in the recessed areas — highlights the pine bark and foliage carving.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  Before You Buy\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: What is an Uchide No Kozuchi?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eThe Uchide No Kozuchi is the magic wishing mallet of Daikokuten — one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology. Folklore says shaking it grants wishes and brings prosperity. The pine bark on the handle represents endurance and longevity — a core motif in Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Will the carved details wear down over time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eSterling silver is durable enough for daily wear. The raised details — leaf tips, bark edges — will develop a brighter polish from contact with fabric. The recessed areas stay dark. This actually makes the carving more visible over time, not less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700; color:#1a3a6b; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:1.02em;\"\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-top:0; padding-inline-start:16px; border-inline-start:3px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003eNo — pendant only. The bail fits most standard silver chains and leather cords. A 2mm box or rolo chain is a good match for the pendant’s size and weight, while a thin leather cord plays up the artifact look. Anything heavier than about 4mm starts to overpower the compact 16mm width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.3em; color:#1a3a6b; border-bottom:2px solid #c8a96e; padding-bottom:8px; margin-top:32px; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n  At a Glance\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(26,58,107,0.10); font-size:0.98em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a6b 0%,#2d5aa0 100%); color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:14px 18px; text-align:start; font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat It Actually Does for You\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e.925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eWon’t irritate skin, won’t turn green. Hallmark stamped.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e12 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eSolid feel without neck fatigue. Good for daily wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003e16 × 45 × 11.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eCompact 16mm width, 45mm height. Three-dimensional carving at 11.9mm thick.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eOxidized Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eDark recesses highlight pine bark and leaf carving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eIndividually Crafted\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaf2; color:#333;\"\u003eSlight variations in carving depth — each piece is unique.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; font-weight:600; color:#1a3a6b;\"\u003eChain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 18px; color:#333;\"\u003eNot included. Bail fits standard silver chains and leather cords.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f6f2; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:8px; margin-top:24px; border:1px solid #e8e4de;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.15em; color:#1a3a6b; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n    You Might Also Want\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Another Japanese guardian in sterling silver — the\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/komainu-pendant\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eKomainu Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\n    features the lion-dog protector with the same level of hand-carved detail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    If you like mythology but want a different culture, the\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/phoenix-pendant\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003ePhoenix Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\n    brings the rebirth motif into .925 silver.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    For something with a hidden interior, the\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skeleton-coffin-pendant-925-sterling-silver-gothic-locket\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eSkeleton Coffin Pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\n    is a sterling silver locket with a skeleton inside that opens to reveal the figure.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    If you collect across themes, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gothic-pendants\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eour gothic pendants in solid .925 silver\u003c\/a\u003e — skulls, coffin lockets, reapers — sit alongside mythology pieces like this one in the same craft tradition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#2c2c2c; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n    For the broader range, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pendants\" style=\"color:#1a3a6b; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003ethe full sterling silver men's pendants collection\u003c\/a\u003e — nearly 300 designs spanning mythology, biker, gothic, religious, and minimalist styles.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bikerringshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31249834278992,"sku":"3634","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2573\/2878\/files\/uchide-no-kozuchi-wishing-mallet-pendant-sterling-silver-925.jpg?v=1773393375","url":"https:\/\/www.bikerringshop.com\/products\/uchide-no-kozuchi-sterling-silver-pendant","provider":"Bikerringshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}