Kin Mushikui Lacquered Saya 金虫喰塗Handcrafted Kin Mushikui Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Kin Mushikui nuri () finishan intricate lacquer technique where golden flecks are scattered in irregular, organic patterns, resembling the traces of insect bites on wood or leaves. The effect creates a unique texture, combining elegance with a touch of natural imperfection, highly valued in traditional Japanese aesthetics. The

Saya (Scabbard 鞘): The saya（鞘）is made in uchigatana koshirae style（打刀拵）with buffalo horn（牛角 / Gyu-kaku）reinforcements at the koiguchi（口金）

resembling the traces of insect bites on wood or leaves

The repeating openwork elements form a harmonious radial pattern that draws the eye toward the center while allowing light and shadow to animate the design from every angle

Forging Pattern (Hada 鍛肌): Masame-hada（柾目肌） — a straight-grained forging pattern created through layered forging in the sanmai-zukuri style

Handle Wrapping (柄巻): Tightly wrapped in pale white silk (or cotton) tsuka-ito in traditional style

also made from blackened white copper

and elemental force—interwoven with the perpetual motion of water

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

featuring a resilient outer jacket wrapped around a softer core—an approach rooted in classical sword-making to achieve both durability and shock resistance

reflecting precision and inner discipline

This round tsuba features a Kara-jishi (唐獅子

Sageo (Cord 下緒): Omitted