Black Sparkle Lacquered Saya 黑闪光塗Handcrafted Black Sparkle Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a black sparkle lacquer finishbuilt upon a deep black base layered with fine reflective particles that shimmer subtly under light. The surface reveals countless minute glints of silver and white against the dark ground, producing a refined brilliance reminiscent of a starlit night sky. The effect balances elegance with bold presence,

Elegant and contemplative

made from blackened and polished white copper (白銅)

segmented appearance reminiscent of a bamboo flute

embodying both strength and elegance through the interplay of solid iron and open air

iron) with openwork axe motifs (斧図透かし)

the Jūji Kikkō motif conveys resilience and permanence

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Finished in Kin Mushikui lacquer（金虫喰塗）

enhancing the organic rhythm of the design while preserving the strength and functionality of the guard

Samegawa (Ray Skin 柄鮫): Aged natural white ray skin（本鮫皮 / 古風仕上げ Kofū Shiage）under the tsuka wrap

Sageo (Cord 下緒): Omitted

Handle Wrapping (柄巻): Black silk (or cotton) tsuka-ito

This Type 98 Guntō replica reflects the practical design and traditional elements of the original military sword