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川上塗装工房 Akari

[Japanese Art Sword] Homura (Short sword)

[Japanese Art Sword] Homura (Short sword)

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A special Japanese Art Sword created by "Akari by Atelier Kawakami," a workshop specializing in scabbard painting.

■ Intertwining Red and Black Like Dancing Flames — A Passionate Blade of Deep Red and Jet Black
Finished with an original marble pattern where jet-black and vivid crimson swirl together like flickering flames. The deep gradients created by layering colors evoke a mesmerizing and mystical atmosphere inside the scabbard. This is "Homura," an exclusive masterpiece overflowing with overwhelming passion and presence.

■ One-of-a-Kind Elegance with No Two Items Alike
Crafted by skilled artisans using a specialized hand-painting marble technique, no two scabbards feature the exact same pattern. The scabbard is adorned with an engraved cherry blossom emblem, the signature mark of our brand. The hilt features traditional white ray skin wrapped with sleek black cord, matched with a black hanging cord (Sageo). Coupled with the gracefully waving blade pattern, it adds a dignified, refined presence to any space.

■ Scabbard Crafted from Traditional "Honoki" (Japanese Magnolia Wood)
The scabbard is made from natural "Honoki" wood, which has been used for Japanese sword fittings since ancient times. Honoki is extremely lightweight and offers natural moisture regulation, making it the ideal material to protect the blade from rust and scratches.

[Specifications]
・ Title: Homura
・ Type: Japanese Art Sword (Display / short sword)
・ Origin: Seki, Gifu, Japan
・ Blade Material: Zinc alloy (chrome plated)
・ Scabbard: Natural Honoki wood, original hand-painted marble finish (Red & Black)
・ Hilt: White ray skin, black cord wrapping
・ Temper Line (Hamon): Wavy pattern (Each piece features a unique expression)
・Size: Total Length approx. 65 cm / Blade Length approx. 45 cm
・Weight: Total Weight approx. 710 g (approx. 540 g without the scabbard)

[Special Exhibition Notice: 'MAG8' in Shibuya, Tokyo]
This item will be exhibited at an event from October 12 to October 25, 2026. Therefore, immediate-dispatch orders will be shipped after the event ends on or after October 26.

[Stock and Delivery Time]
・ Ready to Ship: Limited to 1 piece (Shipped sequentially from October 26 after the 'MAG8' exhibition)
・ Additional Orders: Made-to-order (Crafted by artisans after order confirmation, ships in approx. 3 months)

[⚠️ Notice Before Purchase]
* Because natural wood is used and each piece is hand-finished by craftsmen, there may be subtle variations in color, pattern, weight, and size. Please enjoy it as a unique, one-of-a-kind characteristic.
* This product is a "Japanese Art Sword (for display)" and is not an Iaito (practice sword). Swinging it lightly is fine, but please never use it for contact practice or martial arts, as this may cause breakage or injury.
* Although it has a metal blade, it is unsharpened and cannot be used for cutting.

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