Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard 38"

Description

Antique Japanese katana / samurai sword. Same / white rayskin over wood on the tsuak (handle / hilt. Tsuba (guard) etched with flowers and dragons. Nakago (tang) signed. Black lacquered wood saya (scabbard).

Ray skin, also known as samegawa, is the skin of a ray or shark, traditionally used to wrap the handle (tsuka) of a katana. It provides a textured, durable surface for a secure grip, preventing the sword from slipping during use.

Condition

Fair Condition - Damage throughout; Scabbard split; some spots/rusting to metal; blade edge heavily chipped; handle split/damaged

Dimensions

38" x 3" x 3" / Blade Length - 28" / Scabbard Length - 30.5" (Length x Width x Height)