Kin-ao Nashiji Lacquered Saya 金青梨子地塗Handcrafted Kin ao Nashiji Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Kin ao Nashiji nuri () finishan elaborate two tone nashiji lacquer style. The central band is decorated with rich golden nashiji powder, while the sides are finished with shimmering blue green nashiji, creating a striking visual contrast. The interplay of gold and iridescent hues gives the surface a vivid brilliance that shifts

cleanly polished

This blade is hand-forged (Tezukuri / 手作り)

ensuring structural durability and organic beauty

Long revered as one of Japan’s most beloved symbols

It features a Kobuse-zukuri (甲伏造) laminated construction

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Glossy black lacquer with subtle speckled shimmer effect

Sageo (Cord 下緒): High-quality rayon sageo for a secure and characterful presentation

The sageo (下緒) is deep navy blue

and menuki are brass with sakura (桜) motifs

Handcrafted Black Sparkle Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn Fittings｜Koshirae-Grade Finish

with hishigami（菱紙） inserted to create crisp and uniform diamond patterns

The tsuba (鍔) is a round brass guard