How are the kamon crests applied to the black saya?

Multiple green kamon mon crests are inlaid into the glossy black piano-lacquer hardwood saya, evenly spaced along the scabbard body. The finish is a high-gloss lacquer that contrasts with the green crest details.

What material covers the golden saya and how is it decorated?

The hardwood saya is fully wrapped in gold PU leather featuring deeply engraved floral and vine scrollwork along its entire length. Gold-tone metal fittings at the koiguchi, kurikata, and kojiri complete the design, with a matching gold leather sageo cord.

What does the chrysanthemum tsuba look like up close?

The tsuba features a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum floral cutout in gold-tone alloy set against a black enamel background. A small lion-head detail sits at the base. The gold-on-black finish gives it a bold, lacquered appearance that anchors the orange koshirae.

How is the dragon saya made and what colors does it have?

The saya is hardwood with a bright red lacquer finish. A hand-painted gold-and-red dragon motif spans the scabbard body, and a black sageo cord is knotted at the kurikata, contrasting the red lacquer for a bold display presentation.

What does the black-gold saya finish look like up close?

Updated Mar 2026

The hardwood saya is lacquered in deep gloss black with scattered irregular gold speckle detailing across its full length, referencing traditional makie lacquerwork. The black sageo cord is knotted at the kurigata in a standard tie.