Katana Still Water Maru Blade Gentei Koshirae 若水 Oroshigane producing a hardened edge and

producing a hardened edge and a softer spine

and richly symbolic

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

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

preserving the character of the material while enhancing the refined elegance associated with classical metalwork

Katana Still Water Maru Blade Gentei Koshirae 若水 Oroshigane producing a hardened edge andShinken () 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