Red Sparkle Lacquered Saya 赤闪光塗 Folded decorated with matching serpent designs

decorated with matching serpent designs to harmonize with the guard

featuring a resilient outer layer encasing a softer core—an approach rooted in classical sword-making to achieve both durability and shock resistance

featuring finely detailed sea dragon motifs (海龍図)

Crafted in the classic Kakucho (角打ち) braid

Red Sparkle Lacquered Saya 赤闪光塗 Folded decorated with matching serpent designsHandcrafted Red Sparkle Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Red Sparkle Lacquer () finisha deep crimson lacquer base enriched with fine reflective particles. Under light, the surface shimmers with metallic brilliance, shifting subtly between red and wine tones. The effect is elegant yet vivid, giving the saya a refined modern aesthetic while echoing the traditional allure of red lacquer. The