Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 黒石目塗 Katana almost celestial shimmer

almost celestial shimmer

The fuchi-kashira（縁頭）are white copper（白銅 / Hakudō）with blackened finish（煮黒仕上げ）and carved sakura motifs（桜）

tightly wrapped in hineri-maki (捻巻) style

is mounted in Koran Koshirae（琥浪拵）

tied in the traditional style

Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 黒石目塗 Katana almost celestial shimmerHandcrafted 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