Ishime-ji Iron Tsuba with Sekigane 石目鉄鐔 Sageo Tsuba (Sword Guard) “Sakura”｜White Copper

Tsuba (Sword Guard) “Sakura”｜White Copper Mokkō-gata Tsuba with Cherry Blossom Motif

The surface is finished with a deep ni-kuro shiage (煮黒仕上げ) black patina

This handcrafted saya features a Kin Mushikui-nuri (金虫喰塗) finish—an intricate lacquer technique where golden flecks are scattered in irregular

made in the uchigatana style

The “Sakura Sukashi” (桜透) tsuba is a traditional iron sukashi tsuba featuring an elegant arrangement of openwork cherry blossoms

Ishime-ji Iron Tsuba with Sekigane 石目鉄鐔 Sageo Tsuba (Sword Guard) “Sakura”｜White CopperTsuba (Sword Guard) IshimeHand Forged Iron with Stone Textured Surface and Black Patina Finish The Ishime () tsuba is a traditional round iron guard (maru gata) distinguished by its finely hammered stone textured surface. This subtle ishime ji pattern creates a refined tactile quality that enhances both grip and aesthetics, evoking the timeless quiet strength of forged iron. The surface is finished with a classic ni kuro shiage () black patina,