Red Gloss Lacquered Saya 朱塗 Kobuse The tsuka (柄) is wrapped

The tsuka (柄) is wrapped in amber ito over aged yellow samegawa (鮫皮) with hishigami (菱紙) inserts

while the edge displays a flowing notare (湾刃) hamon formed through traditional clay tempering (覆土焼入れ / Fukutsuchi Yakiire)

The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in white ito over natural samegawa (ray skin) with hishigami for grip and symmetry

The surface sparkles brilliantly under light

Red Gloss Lacquered Saya 朱塗 Kobuse The tsuka (柄) is wrappedHandcrafted Shu nuri (Red Gloss Lacquer) Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a traditional Shu nuri () finisha vivid red lacquer polished to a mirror like gloss. The surface is bold and luminous, reflecting light with a smooth brilliance that enhances the sayas elegant form. The color evokes both classical refinement and striking presence, making it one of the most iconic lacquer styles in Japanese sword