Kasshoku Nashiji Lacquered Saya 褐梨子地塗 Shinken Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Round shaped

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Round shaped copper-alloy tsuba (白銅丸形鍔) with a blackened patina (煮黒仕上げ)

Handle Wrapping (Tsuka-maki 柄巻): Black silk tsuka-ito

reinforced with hishigami (菱紙) to form a precise hishi-gumi (菱組) diamond pattern

the minimalist design requires exceptional precision to maintain perfect symmetry while preserving the tsuba’s structural integrity

Kasshoku Nashiji Lacquered Saya 褐梨子地塗 Shinken Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Round shapedHandcrafted Kasshoku Nashiji Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Kasshoku Nashiji nuri () finisha traditional lacquer technique using fine nashiji powder to create a shimmering, speckled effect over a warm brown base. The result is a rich, amber brown tone that sparkles subtly under the light, blending elegance with understated refinement. The koiguchi (mouth), kurigata (cord knob), and