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Shirasaya

Shirasaya

The shirasaya sword has a unique history and is quite popular among collectors due to its sleek aesthetic. The word shirasaya translates to “white scabbard” and describes the clean design of the scabbard, rather than the blade. A traditional Japanese shirasaya can include katanas, wakizashis, and even tantos within its stylistic requirements. 

 

Shirasaya scabbards can be used to protect all types of blades, including yaris or spears. The main purpose of a shirasaya is to preserve the samurai sword blade when it is not being used. This type of scabbard is not meant to be used during combat because there is no tsuba (hand guard) or handle wrappings to ensure a strong grip. Most shirasaya designs are a simple wooden scabbard with an occasional sword appraisal (sayagaki) written on the outside. 

 

The shirasaya was extremely simple in comparison to the koshirae, a more detailed sword mounting technique used on most samurai swords. The simplicity of the shirasaya is a beautiful compliment to any samurai blade. Explore swords made specifically for the shirasaya style scabbard and tsuka at Swords of Northshire.

 

Our Shirasaya Sword Selection

 

Whether you want a shirasaya for katana or wakizashi blades, you can find them in our vast collection. Discover the perfect style for your needs in the dojo, for ceremonies, or to put on display. These stunning scabbards complement and preserve their blades in times of peace. 

 

Each of our simple style scabbard and blade combinations are made of premium steel, including folded Damascus steel, 1060 high carbon steel, or 1095 high carbon steel. We also carry several hand painted scabbards and color infused blades in this collection.

 

The Swords of Northshire Promise 

Our scabbard and tsukas are made with the highest-quality materials in the simple traditional design. Whether you’re looking for a wakizashi to add to your collection or a ninja sword for battle, take a look at our selection of shirasaya swords for a smooth, elegant design. Shop Swords of Northshire now for handcrafted, made-to-order pieces.

Made from clay tempered, battle-ready 1095 High Carbon steel, this shirasaya has a distinct choji hamon that ends up looking almost flamelike. The complementary shirasaya mountings are made from rosewood with black buffalo horn at the mouth, with a beautiful pattern alongside it. The brass habaki an..
$439.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper process combines the ch..
$364.99
This shirasaya sword set is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. They are very strong swords made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper pr..
$869.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper process combines the ch..
$364.99
This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper process combines the ch..
$369.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in over 8,000 layers. After sharpening, the blade is etched with an oxidation process to give the surface it's black color. It comes with a african rosew..
$319.99
This is a well-made folded steel Shirasaya, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in 8,192 layers. The visible grain pattern on the blade comes from folding the blade repeatedly during forging. The blade is then heat-treated, tempered,..
$219.99
This is a well-made folded steel Shirasaya, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in 8,192 layers. The visible grain pattern on the blade comes from folding the blade repeatedly during forging. The blade is then heat-treated, tempered,..
$239.99
This is a well-made folded steel Shirasaya, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in 8,192 layers. The visible grain pattern on the blade comes from folding the blade repeatedly during forging. The blade is then heat-treated, tempered,..
$239.99
This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in over 8,000 layers. After sharpening, the blade is etched with an oxidation process to give the surface it's black and red color. It comes with a afric..
$319.99
Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman Weapon   This Zatoichi Sword is made to look just like the weapon of the blind swordsman in the long-running Japanese series of films and television show, Zatoichi's Cane Sword. The African rosewood has a warm reddish hue that hides the ultra-sharp blade within. P..
$376.99
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