Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 黒石目塗Handcrafted 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

or “Crossed Tortoiseshell

The blade is forged in Sanmai（三枚構造）construction

Folded Oroshigane Steel Shinken (真剣) | Silent Raden Katana: TangGu (湯谷) Oroshigane (卸し金) Kobuse Blade (甲伏造) + TangGu (湯谷) Seizan Koshirae（静山拵）

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Finished in Shuro Nuri lacquer (棕櫚塗)

tightly woven and tied

ensuring structural integrity

and kurigata (栗形) are reinforced with buffalo horn (牛角) for durability

Clay Tempered Full Tang Shinken (真剣) | Vermilion Grass Katana: TangGu (湯谷) Maru Blade (丸造) + TangGu (湯谷) Bokuka Koshirae (墨霞拵)

not differentially hardened)

with hishigami (菱紙) used throughout to achieve a secure wrap and crisp

The “Kagechō” (影蝶

and elegance