Wenge Wood Shirasaya Katana

The Japanese shirasaya refers to both the simple unadorned wooden scabbard along with the tsuka. Since its sole purpose was to protect the blade, the samurai did not see the need to adorn it with fittings and embellishments.

This Wenge Wood Shirasaya Katana from Shadow Dancer achieves just that, showcasing the beauty of the folded steel blade that is clay tempered to bring out the jihada and striking hamon. The natural finish of the shirasaya highlights the color and grains of the hard and durable Wenge Wood, also known as African rosewood.