Katana Crimson Water Maru Blade Hijin Koshirae 赤水 LY adding both strength and natural

adding both strength and natural beauty

Saya (Scabbard 鞘): Traditional-style saya (拵風鞘)

Forged from iron and meticulously hand-finished

The tsuba (鍔) is a mokkō-shaped white-copper guard

Katana Crimson Water Maru Blade Hijin Koshirae 赤水 LY adding both strength and naturalShinken () Crimson Water Katana: TangGu () Maru Blade () + TangGu () Hijin Koshirae () This traditional style koshirae combines practical function with traditional design. The saya has a glossy crimson lacquer finish. The koiguchi, kurigata, and kojiri are reinforced with water buffalo horn for durability. The sageo is tied in a standard pattern. The tsuka is wrapped in black ito with hishigami inserts for a tight, symmetrical grip. Beneath the wrap