Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 乾漆黒石目塗 Sanmai made from polished white copper

made from polished white copper (白銅)

This blade is hand-forged (Tezukuri / 手作り)

Folded Oroshigane Steel Shinken (真剣) | Blazing Sun Katana: TangGu (湯谷) Oroshigane (卸し金) Kobuse Blade (甲伏造) + TangGu (湯谷) Hantachi Jojaku Koshirae (常寂拵)

The tsuka (柄) is wrapped in brown ito over natural white samegawa (鮫皮)

resilient spine

Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 乾漆黒石目塗 Sanmai made from polished white copperHandcrafted Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Kanshitsu Kuro ishime nuri () finisha traditional black lacquer surface textured with fine stone like granules. Unlike glossy lacquer styles, the ishime technique creates a matte, tactile appearance that evokes the natural resilience of stone. The effect is dignified, understated, and durable, making it highly prized for