Katana Still Water Maru Blade Gentei Koshirae 若水 Oroshigane enduring luster that complements the

enduring luster that complements the simplicity of its design

the Ishime technique creates a refined matte appearance with a subtle tactile texture

Habaki (鎺): A brass habaki with a traditional Nekogaki (猫掻) texture

The folding process produces a refined Nashiji-hada (梨子地肌)

finished with a deep black patina (煮黒 / Nuriguro)

Katana Still Water Maru Blade Gentei Koshirae 若水 Oroshigane enduring luster that complements theShinken () Still Water Katana: TangGu () Maru Blade () + TangGu () Gentei Koshirae () This practical style koshirae emphasizes structure and utility while maintaining traditional details. The saya is finished in black lacquer. Key fittingskoiguchi, kurigata, and kojiriare reinforced with water buffalo horn. The brown sageo is tied in a standard pattern. The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito over white natural samegawa (ray skin), with hishigami for a