| Wakizashi Damscus |
![]() Grip&Saya: Wajima (Chinkin-sakura) |
| Wajima Lacquer Premium Knife Cover | |
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We
partnered with an expert specialist in Wajima lacquer to create these lacquered
knife covers. Hand done, these specialists are dedicated to making each and every piece a work of art. Wajima lacquer is considered to be some of the finest lacquered work in the world. Of course, each cover is hand done and distinctly unique. You can custom order the piece to suit your tastes. |
| "Makie" | |
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The Techniques : Makie is a lacquer technique where the lacquer is painted in multiple layers. This procedure results in a three dimensional look that makes the work look almost alive. |
| "Chinkin" | |
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This technique is used in order to embed gold leaves (Kinpaku) into the patterns on Japanese lacquer. This technique can be applied only to Wajima Lacquer ware because of the solid foundation of lacquer layers that are necessary. |