How does the frosted saya finish differ from standard lacquer?

The black hardwood saya is coated in piano lacquer topped with a baking varnish layer that produces a frosted, matte-textured surface. It diffuses light rather than reflecting it sharply, giving the scabbard a subdued, tactile character unlike high-gloss finishes.

What design is carved on the silver saya?

The silver lacquered hardwood saya features a full-length embossed dragon relief motif. It pairs with a black sageo cord and a gold-accent kurikata ring, contrasting the matte black geometric iron tsuba.

What pattern is on the scabbard?

The hardwood saya is finished in a blue-black lacquer base with a blue-and-black camouflage pattern applied across its full length. A blue braided sageo is knotted at the kurikata to match the overall cool-toned color scheme.

What does the multi-color saya finish look like?

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a deep near-black base scattered with gold and teal-blue flecks, creating a camouflage-style effect. A teal sageo cord is knotted at the opening in a braided loop, matching the handle ito color throughout the full koshirae set.

Is the red saya painted or lacquered?

Updated Feb 2026

The saya is made from hardwood and finished in high-gloss piano lacquer, giving it a deep, smooth red surface. It is wrapped with a braided black-and-red sageo cord knotted in a traditional layered style with tassel ends.