[Japanese Art Sword] Shuka (Short sword)

A special Japanese art sword created by "Akari by Atelier Kawakami," a workshop specializing in scabbard lacquering.

■ Gorgeous Design of Vivid Red and Gold — A Stunning Short Sword with Gold-Thread Scabbard
Featuring a unique scabbard finish with delicate golden threads intricately woven across a striking, vivid red background. The contrast between the glossy vermilion finish and the dimensional gold highlights captures the light beautifully, giving this compact short sword a remarkably grand presence.

■ One-of-a-Kind Elegance with No Two Pieces Alike
Crafted by skilled artisans using specialized hand-painting techniques, the multi-layered colors ensure that no two items are identical. The scabbard is adorned with the brand's signature "Sakura" (cherry blossom) engraving, while the handle (tsuka) combines traditional white ray skin with warm gold-brown cord wrapping (kincha) and matching sageo cord. The blade features a dynamic, wavy hamon pattern ("Midare-hamon"), which beautifully complements the radiant scabbard and brings elegance to any display space.

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

[Specifications]
・Item Name: Shuka
・Type: Japanese Art Sword (For Display / short sword)
・Origin: Seki, Gifu, Japan
・Blade Material: Zinc Alloy (Chrome-plated finish)
・Scabbard: Natural Honoki wood, unique hand-painted "Red & Gold Thread" finish
・Handle (Tsuka): White ray skin, gold-brown cord wrapping
・Hamon (Blade Pattern): Wavy Midare-hamon (Each blade has a unique pattern)
・Size: Total length approx. 65 cm / Blade length approx. 45 cm
・Weight: Total weight approx. 710 g (approx. 540 g without scabbard)

[Special Exhibition Notice at MAG8 in Shibuya, Tokyo]
This piece will be displayed at an exhibition from October 12 to 25, 2026. Therefore, ready-to-ship orders will be dispatched after October 26, following the conclusion of the event.

[Stock & Delivery Time]
・Ready to Ship: Limited to 1 piece (Ships sequentially from October 26 after the MAG8 exhibition).
・Subsequent Orders: Made to order (Crafted by artisans after order confirmation, shipped in about 3 months).

[⚠️ Pre-Purchase Precautions]
* Since natural wood is used and each item is individually hand-crafted by artisans, slight variations in color, pattern, weight, and size may occur. Please enjoy these differences as a mark of a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
* This product is a "Japanese Art Sword (for display)" and is not an Iaido practice sword. While light swinging is possible, please refrain from striking objects or intense training, as this may cause damage or injury.
* Although it features a metal blade, it is not sharpened for cutting.