Shuro Nuri Lacquered Saya 棕櫚塗 Manganese Steel Beneath the wrap lie blackened

Beneath the wrap lie blackened white-copper menuki shaped as warrior figures

Clay is applied to specific areas of the blade before quenching to control the hardness gradient and produce this pattern

It is differentially hardened using traditional clay tempering（覆土焼入れ）

offering harmony

glossy black surface with subtle reflective particles

Shuro Nuri Lacquered Saya 棕櫚塗 Manganese Steel Beneath the wrap lie blackenedHandcrafted Shuro nuri Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Shuro nuri () finishan intricate lacquer technique that mimics the fibrous texture of palm bark. Fine streak like patterns are suspended within the deep brown lacquer, creating a natural and organic appearance with subtle depth and character. The result is a surface that feels warm, earthy, and refined, making it especially prized for