Higo Yamamichi Fuchi Kashira 肥後山道Fuchi Kashira Higo YamamichiWhite Copper (Cupronickel) Sword Fittings with Mountain Path Relief Pattern The Higo Yamamichi fuchi kashira set is crafted from white copper and finished with a precisely defined mountain path relief motif. Rooted in the restrained aesthetic of Higo metalwork, the Yamamichi design reflects the quiet strength and disciplined simplicity associated with classical warrior taste.

Menuki (目貫): Brass menuki with kamon (家紋) motifs

This blade is hand-forged (Tezukuri / 手作り) using high-performance modern steel (現代鋼)

and kojiri are reinforced with water buffalo horn for structural strength

Samegawa (Ray Skin 柄鮫): Genuine ray skin in a natural white finish

symbolizing valor and protection

beside gently flowing water

producing a hardened edge and a tougher

or appreciated on its own as a finely executed traditional sword fitting

where straight grains interlace with flowing wood patterns born from orikaeshi-tanren folding

and ephemeral beauty

and refined strength

while polishing reveals a dynamic Gonome-Midare hamon (互目乱刃文) created through clay tempering (覆土焼入れ)