These two prints show the occupations of the 矢細工師 (yasaiku-shi, arrow maker) on the left and the 刀師 (katana-shi, swordsmith, here making tsuba swordguards) on the right.

Arrows were one of the very important items in old days. Japanese arrow makers used bamboo for the shaft, which had to be perfectly straight to ensure the arrow flew accurately. Feathers were also an essential component to stabilize the arrow's trajectory. In the image, the craftsman appears to be trimming the feathers. In the background, completed arrows are stored in a wooden box.

There are many steps involved in making a sword, and this katana-shi appears to be making the tsuba (hand guard). These artisans are also called tsuba-ko-shi 鍔工師. In ancient times, a single person was responsible for all the processes in sword-making. However, as the sword became a symbol of its owner's social status and the power, the process was divided among specialists. The tsuba plays a crucial role in protecting the holding hand from both their own blade and that of their opponent.