{"product_id":"美術刀-星蒼-seiso-小刀-川上塗装工房akari","title":"[Japanese Art Sword] Seiso (Short sword)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a special Japanese Art Sword created by \"Akari by Atelier Kawakami,\" a workshop specializing in scabbard painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e■ Twinkling Stars in the Jet-Black Sky — A Scabbard Embellished with Blue Shell Dust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinely crushed blue shell (Aogai) powder is scattered across the deep jet-black scabbard, catching the light from every angle. Depending on how the light hits, it reflects mysterious tones of blue, green, and violet—evoking the beauty of a starry night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e■ One-of-a-Kind Elegance with No Two Pieces Alike\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by skilled artisans using specialized hand-painting techniques and layered colors, no two scabbards are ever identical. The scabbard features an engraved cherry blossom (\"Sakura\"), the symbol of the brand. The hilt (Tsuka) combines traditional white ray skin with black cord wrapping and Sageo rope that complement the deep black palette. The blade features a beautifully repeating \"Gunome\" (undulating) temper line pattern, creating a refined presence wherever it is displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e■ Scabbard Crafted from Traditional Natural \"Honoki\" (Japanese Magnolia) Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scabbard is made of natural \"Honoki\" (Japanese magnolia wood), which has been traditionally used for Japanese sword fittings since ancient times. Honoki is extremely lightweight and naturally regulates humidity, making it the ideal material to gently protect the blade from rust and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Specifications]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Item Name: Seiso\u003cbr\u003e・Type: Japanese Art Sword (Display \/ short sword)\u003cbr\u003e・Origin: Seki, Gifu, Japan\u003cbr\u003e・Blade Material: Zinc Alloy (Chrome Plated Finish)\u003cbr\u003e・Scabbard: Natural Honoki Wood, Custom Hand-Painted Finish with Scattered Blue Shell Powder\u003cbr\u003e・Hilt: White Ray Skin, Black Cord Wrapping\u003cbr\u003e・Hamon Pattern: Gunome (Undulating pattern; each blade has unique characteristics)\u003cbr\u003e・Dimensions: Total length approx. 65 cm \/ Blade length approx. 45 cm\u003cbr\u003e・Weight: Total weight approx. 710 g (approx. 540 g without scabbard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Special Exhibition Notice: \"MAG8\" in Shibuya, Tokyo]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork will be exhibited at the event from October 12 to October 25, 2026. Therefore, the immediate shipping item will be dispatched after October 26, following the end of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Stock \u0026amp; Delivery Time]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・In-Stock Item: Limited to 1 piece (Ships sequentially after October 26 following the \"MAG8\" exhibition)\u003cbr\u003e・Subsequent Orders: Made-to-Order (Handcrafted by artisans upon order confirmation; ships in approximately 3 months)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e[⚠️ Important Precautions Before Purchase]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Since natural wood and delicate hand-crafting techniques are used, subtle individual differences in color tones, patterns, weight, and size may occur. Please enjoy each item as a unique, one-of-a-kind creation.\u003cbr\u003e* This product is a \"Japanese Art Sword\" meant for decorative and display purposes, not an Iaito or combat sword. While gentle swinging motion is possible, please never strike against other objects or use it for intense martial arts practice, as this may lead to breakage or injury.\u003cbr\u003e* Although it features a metallic blade, it has non-sharpened edges designed strictly for safe display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"川上塗装工房 Akari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49737914449991,"sku":null,"price":609.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4225\/7479\/files\/IMG_1154.jpg?v=1791604742","url":"https:\/\/atelier-kawakami.com\/en-no\/products\/%e7%be%8e%e8%a1%93%e5%88%80-%e6%98%9f%e8%92%bc-seiso-%e5%b0%8f%e5%88%80-%e5%b7%9d%e4%b8%8a%e5%a1%97%e8%a3%85%e5%b7%a5%e6%88%bfakari","provider":"川上塗装工房 Akari","version":"1.0","type":"link"}