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
Kagemitsu Saya for Deba 165mm (right-handed use)Magnolia Wooden Saya for 165 mm Deba Knives
Protect yourself and your valuable Japanese kitchen knife from scratches, impacts and other damage. A traditional wooden saya offers a simple and elegant solution for safely storing and…€ 39,00- Kagemitsu Saya for Deba 180mm (right-handed use)
Magnolia Wooden Saya for 180 mm Deba Knives
Protect yourself and your valuable Japanese kitchen knife from scratches, impacts and other damage. A traditional wooden saya offers a simple and elegant solution for safely storing and…€ 42,00 
Kagemitsu Saya for Usuba 180 mm (right-handed use)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
Kagemitsu Saya for Yanagiba 240 mm (right-handed use)Magnolia Wooden Saya for 240 mm Yanagiba Knives
Protect yourself and your valuable Japanese kitchen knife from scratches, impacts and other damage. A traditional wooden saya offers a simple and elegant solution for safely storing…€ 39,00- Kagemitsu Saya for Yanagiba 270 mm (right-handed use)
Magnolia Wooden Saya for 270 mm Yanagiba Knives
Protect yourself and your valuable Japanese kitchen knife from scratches, impacts and other damage. A traditional wooden saya offers a simple and elegant solution for safely storing…€ 42,00 - Kagemitsu Saya for Yanagiba 300 mm (right-handed use)
Magnolia Wooden Saya for 300 mm Yanagiba Knives
Protect yourself and your valuable Japanese kitchen knife from scratches, impacts and other damage. A traditional wooden saya offers a simple and elegant solution for safely storing…€ 45,00 
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
