Ishime-ji Iron Tsuba with Sekigane 石目鉄鐔Tsuba (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,

Habaki (鎺): Hand-forged from brass with an aged

blending classical refinement with modern artistry

Samegawa (Ray Skin 柄鮫): Hon-samegawa（本鮫皮 / genuine ray skin）with kofū shiage（古風仕上げ / antique finish)

with a resilient outer layer encasing a softer core—an approach mirrored in classical tamahagane blades to achieve both toughness and flexibility

this Oroshigane shares the same forging lineage as traditional Tamahagane (玉鋼)

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Finished in Orange Nashiji lacquer（橙梨子地塗）

Forging Pattern (Hada 鍛肌): None (鍛肌なし) — Forged from monosteel with a uniform grain

Clay Tempered Full Tang Shinken (真剣) | Amber Sakura Katana: TangGu (湯谷) Kobuse Blade (甲伏造) + TangGu (湯谷) Kōhaku Zakura Koshirae (琥珀桜拵)

the openwork design creates a striking interplay of light and shadow that enhances the purity of its geometric form

also crafted from blackened white copper

Handcrafted Kinkin-nuri Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn Fittings｜Koshirae-Grade Finish

highlighting both craftsmanship and visual allure