How does the white crackle saya finish hold up for display?

The 30.7-inch hardwood saya is sealed with piano lacquer over a white crackle-pattern surface, which provides a durable, scratch-resistant finish suitable for long-term display. The lacquer coat protects the design while maintaining its frosted visual texture.

Is the natural wood saya coated or lacquered?

The hardwood saya is left in a natural uncoated finish that exposes the full swirling amber and brown grain. Because no lacquer is applied, each saya shows a unique figuring pattern - no two pieces look identical.

How does the white saya get its marble pattern?

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in lacquer with swirling grey veining on a white ground, creating a marble visual effect. A purple sageo cord ties at the kurigata, matching the tsuka wrap.

How is the gold saya made and finished?

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a gold lacquer coat, then wrapped in spiral gold banding along its full length. A gold sageo cord ties at the kurikata, matching the saya color for a consistent presentation.

How is the black leather saya constructed?

Updated Feb 2026

The 30.7-inch saya is built from hardwood with a piano lacquer base, then wrapped in black PU leather that gives it a scaled texture. A black and green sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, adding a subtle two-tone accent to the scabbard.