Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 乾漆黒石目塗 Sanmai with hishigami（菱紙）inserting a diamond pattern

with hishigami（菱紙）inserting a diamond pattern

mostly straight with subtle undulations

made from polished white copper (白銅)

producing a refined brilliance reminiscent of a starlit night sky

Materials: Oroshigane (卸し金) steel smelted from satetsu (砂鉄)

Kanshitsu Black Ishime Lacquered Saya 乾漆黒石目塗 Sanmai with hishigami（菱紙）inserting a diamond patternHandcrafted 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