Sakura Tide Tsuba 櫻濤

Tsuba (Sword Guard) “Sakura Tide”｜Iron with Black Finish and Hand-Carved Blossoms & Waves

Sakura Tide is an iron tsuba finished with a blackened surface and a refined matte texture, offering a calm yet commanding presence. Its composition features hand-engraved sakura blossoms rising amidst curling ocean waves, a visual dialogue between softness and strength. Each flower is accented with a small dot of gold lacquer, adding a subtle glimmer—like petals catching sunlight above a restless sea.

The cherry blossom symbolizes ephemeral beauty, while the ocean wave suggests enduring energy and the flow of time. Together, they represent the harmony of opposites—grace within movement, serenity within power. Whether paired with a complete koshirae or appreciated as a stand-alone piece, Sakura Tide speaks to the timeless spirit of Japanese sword aesthetics.