Kasshoku Nashiji Lacquered Saya 褐梨子地塗Handcrafted 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

Folding produces a mixed mokume-hada and masame-hada grain pattern (杢目肌・柾目肌交じり)

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Nine Syllable Openwork Tsuba (九字切透鐔) – Forged from tetsu (鉄地

Temper Line (Hamon 刃文): Notare-style hamon（のたれ刃文）formed through clay tempering（覆土焼入れ / Fukutsuchi Yakiire）

the Hiranami pattern expresses quiet strength and controlled movement—an understated rhythm that reflects balance

the tsuba combines solid plate construction with carefully executed openwork crest elements

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Brass tsuba hand-engraved with wave and dragon (涛龍) motif in katakiribori (片切彫) style

The koshirae

with a hard steel core encased by softer outer layers for resilience and sharpness

The fuchi and kashira (縁頭) are also made of hakudō (白銅)

undulating hamon created through clay tempering

earthy character while preserving the refined aesthetics of traditional Japanese craftsmanship

Habaki (鎺): Shakudō（赤銅 / purple copper）habaki