Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 乾漆黒石目塗Handcrafted Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Kanshitsu Kuro ishime nuri () finisha traditional black lacquer surface textured with fine stone like granules. Unlike glossy lacquer styles, the ishime technique creates a matte, tactile appearance that evokes the natural resilience of stone. The effect is dignified, understated, and durable, making it highly prized for

It is clay tempered（覆土焼入れ / Fukutsuchi Yakiire）

Repeated folding produces a flowing Masame-hada (柾目肌) grain pattern that stretches elegantly along the blade

The design features a series of evenly spaced openwork segments radiating around the guard

resembling the traces of insect bites on wood or leaves

Each curve is hand-cut with precision

bears a four-lobed silhouette with an openwork axe motif — practical in defense yet symbolic in design

Its face is fully carved with surging waves

The overall presentation is clean and elegant—ideal for mounting as part of a complete koshirae

undulating waves formed through traditional clay tempering

sculpted into shishi-inspired forms（狮兽造形）that echo the protective presence depicted on the tsuba

The tsuka (柄) is wrapped in green ito over aged yellow samegawa (鮫皮)

highlighting both craftsmanship and visual allure