Traditional Shirasaya Sword

The shirasaya sword, literally "white scabbard", is a plain wooden Japanese blade mount consisting of a saya (scabbard) and tsuka (hilt), used when a blade was not expected to see use for some time and needed to be stored. They were externally featureless save for the needed mekugi-ana to secure the nakago (tang), though sometimes sayagaki (blade information) was also present. The need for specialized storage is because prolonged koshirae mounting harmed the blade, owing to factors such as the lacquered wood retaining moisture and encouraging corrosion.

We have looked all over to find a great Shirasaya at a great price. Our Traditional Shirasaya is both ready and beautiful with stunning detail

Our sword takes traditional Shirasaya style and embraces modern day design. A unbelievably low priced Shirasaya tht holds up. Hardwood construction from end-to-end with high detailed lacquer finish. No two are exactly alike. The blade and handle are traditionally secured. We were lucky to get a few of these to sell at this price. We expect to sell out of this sword quickly. 

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