Saya for traditional knives
About Japanese magnolia wood saya
A saya is a traditional wooden knife sheath or blade cover, commonly made from Japanese magnolia. This wood is valued for its light weight, dimensional stability and relatively soft, fine texture, which helps protect the blade from scratching or chipping during storage and transport. Because it is low in resin and mild in character, Japanese magnolia is especially suitable for contact with polished carbon steel blades.
A well-fitted magnolia saya helps shield the cutting edge from moisture, dust and accidental damage, while also reducing the risk of the blade contacting harder materials. In knife applications, saya are typically used as protective covers rather than structural carrying sheaths, and proper internal fit is essential to prevent unnecessary movement or abrasion.
Ebony wood sheath pin (replacement pin)Ebony sheath Pin
Ebony saya/sheath pin to securely secure your knife in a wooden saya.
Handmade Kokutan/replacement saya pin made of ebony, length 15 mm (excluding head), thickness 4 mm.€ 3,95
Saya for Deba 165mm (right handed )Saya voor de Deba 165 mm uit de Yasuhisasaku serie van MCUSTA Zanmai,
Bescherm u zelf en uw kostbare mes tegen beschadigingen, een eenvoudige houten hoes is daarvoor de oplossing. deze Magnolia houten hoezen (Saya`s) worden…€ 39,00
Saya for Kama-Usuba 210 mm (right handed)Saya for the Kama-usuba 210 mm from the Yasuhisasaku series from MCUSTA Zanmai,
Protect yourself and your precious knife against damage, a simple wooden cover is the solution. these Magnolia wooden covers (Saya`s) are manually…€ 30,00
Saya for Usuba 180 mm (righthanded)Saya for Usuba knives of max 180 mm.
Protect yourself and your valuable knife against damage, a simple wooden cover is the solution. these Magnolia wooden covers (Sayas) are produced manually in Japan.
This is a copy for…€ 29,00
Saya for Yanagiba 270 mm (righthanded)Saya for a Yanagiba 270 mm
Bescherm u zelf en uw kostbare mes tegen beschadigingen, een eenvoudige houten hoes is daarvoor de oplossing. deze Magnolia houten hoezen (Saya`s) worden handmatig geproduceerd in Japan.
Dit is een…€ 38,00- Saya for Yanagiba 300 mm (right handed)
Saya for the Yanagiba 300mm from the Yasuhisasaku series by MCUSTA Zanmai,
Protect yourself and your valuable knife against damage, a simple wooden cover is the solution. these Magnolia wooden covers (Sayas) are produced manually…€ 42,00
