Ishime-ji Iron Tsuba with Sekigane 石目鉄鐔 Sageo and shaped as Kenryū (剣龍)

and shaped as Kenryū (剣龍) designs — dragons entwined with blades

The “Sakura Sukashi” (桜透) tsuba is a traditional iron sukashi tsuba featuring an elegant arrangement of openwork cherry blossoms

The surface is finished with a deep ni-kuro shiage (煮黒仕上げ) black patina

and a visible hamon（刃文)

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Mokko-style Tsuba (木瓜鍔) – Blackened Iron (鉄地)

Ishime-ji Iron Tsuba with Sekigane 石目鉄鐔 Sageo and shaped as Kenryū (剣龍)Tsuba (Sword Guard) IshimeHand Forged Iron with Stone Textured Surface and Black Patina Finish The Ishime () tsuba is a traditional round iron guard (maru gata) distinguished by its finely hammered stone textured surface. This subtle ishime ji pattern creates a refined tactile quality that enhances both grip and aesthetics, evoking the timeless quiet strength of forged iron. The surface is finished with a classic ni kuro shiage () black patina,