Kuruma Sukashi Tsuba with Sekigane 車輪透鐔Tsuba (Sword Guard) KurumaHand Polished Iron Wheel Motif with Black Patina Finish The Kuruma () tsuba is a classic iron sukashi style (openwork) guard characterized by its radiating wheel pattern. Each spoke is precisely hand cut and polished, forming a harmonious circular geometry that balances strength and lightness. The surface is finished with a traditional black patina (), giving the iron a deep, subdued sheen while preserving the texture of hand

named Kekkai (結界拵)

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Raden-style (螺鈿塗) lacquer with glossy black base and fine reflective particles

Fine streak-like patterns are suspended within the deep brown lacquer

kamon served as symbols of clan heritage

blackened (煮黒) and shaped in a wave design (波模様)

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Raden-style lacquer (螺鈿塗) with a glossy black surface embedded with iridescent shell fragments

with a hardened outer steel layer and a softer core — the same method used in tamahagane blades for balanced cutting and resilience

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): A Mokko-gata (木瓜形) tsuba crafted from brass（真鍮 / Shinchū）

and quiet strength — qualities traditionally associated with Kannon

symbolizing untamed elemental energy

This blade is forged from in-house refined Oroshigane (卸し金)

Forged from solid iron