Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 黒石目塗 Katana Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Raden-style lacquer

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Raden-style lacquer (螺鈿塗)

almost celestial shimmer

Elegant yet restrained

The folding process produces a refined Nashiji-hada (梨子地肌)

Fuchi-kashira (縁頭) are plain steel with a smooth finish

Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 黒石目塗 Katana Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Raden-style lacquerHandcrafted Black Ishime Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Kuro ishime nuri () finisha deep black lacquer surface textured with fine, stone like granules. The ishime technique produces a subtle, matte appearance that highlights durability and quiet sophistication, offering a restrained alternative to high gloss lacquer styles. The rich black tone enhances a sense of strength and formality