Specifications
| Materials | cut crystal glass |
| Capacity | 10.1 fl oz / 300 ml |
| Diameter | 3.74 in / 95 mm |
| Height | 3.74 in / 95 mm |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Heat Resistant | No |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Pattern origin | Japanese samurai crests & European heraldry |
| Care | hand wash recommended |
Obsidian Eagle Crest Whiskey Glass | Cut in partner workshops
$230
The Pattern’s Story The eagle has meant the same thing on both sides of the world: the high view, the long strike, the ambition that won’t sit still. Japanes…
Shipping & Delivery Carefully packed in China · Fully tracked · 7–15 business days to the U.S. ▾
Fully Tracked, Door to Door
Every order ships with end-to-end tracking — your tracking number goes live the day your order leaves our workshop. Typical delivery to the U.S.: 7–15 business days.
Dispatched Within 48 Hours
Order today, and it's on its way tomorrow. We hold our own inventory — no drop-shipping delays, no waiting around.
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Packed to Survive the Journey
Each piece is wrapped in protective foam and shipped in a double-wall corrugated box. Wooden gift-box editions add reinforced corner protectors. Every design is drop-tested at 1.2 m before it ships.
Broken in Transit? Free Replacement
If anything arrives damaged, just reply to your order confirmation email with a photo of the packaging and the piece — we’ll ship a replacement free of charge. No return, no forms, no hassle. (We just need the outer box picture to help our courier team improve their handling!)
Nothing Hidden
Your glass is hand-cut and carefully packed in China. We say so on the product page, at checkout, and in your order confirmation — because we're proud of how it's made, and honest about how it travels.
Description
The Pattern’s Story
The eagle has meant the same thing on both sides of the world: the high view, the long strike, the ambition that won’t sit still. Japanese samurai families wore the eagle — *taka* — on crests and banners, believing it sharpened the will; European heraldry carved the same spread wings onto shields and thrones. This glass cuts the two traditions into one piece: the spread-wing eagle of a samurai banner, set into obsidian-dark crystal and framed like a crest. It’s the rare design that an American veteran, a Japanese history buff, and a fantasy novelist would each call their own — for the same reason. Everyone recognizes the bird that answers to no one.
Craft & Material
Japanese-inspired crest design, carved in deep relief in our partner workshops. Bold black crystal with sculptural geometric framing. Holds 10.1 oz / 300 ml.
A Gift That Means Something
For the ambitious, the independent, and the ones who’ve earned their altitude — promotions, send-offs, retirements.
FAQ
Where is it made?
Cut in partner workshops in China; the eagle crest draws on Japanese samurai and European heraldic tradition alike. Honest craft, honest price.
Why an eagle?
In both Japanese and Western tradition, the eagle stands for ambition, vision, and independence — a rare symbol both cultures agree on.
The Craft, in Four Steps
Design Drafting
Each pattern is drawn by hand, mapping how light will travel through every facet.
Initial Cutting
Diamond wheels carve the primary facets. One wrong angle and the piece is lost.
Fine Adjustment
Each facet is refined by hand. Depth, edge, angle - adjusted until geometry becomes art.
Final Polishing
Progressive abrasives bring out optical clarity. Light passes through without distortion.
Why Optical-Grade Crystal?
Our crystal isn't just glass. It's K9 optical crystal — selected for its exceptional clarity, brilliance, and precision.
When we set out to create a better whiskey glass, we looked beyond tradition and focused on one thing: light. We wanted a crystal that could reveal the natural color and character of your whiskey through every precisely cut facet.
The result is crystal chosen for clarity and brilliance, shaped by hand and polished by skilled craftsmen. Its optical properties allow light to travel through the glass beautifully, while its hardness supports the crisp, precise cuts that define every Cristamor design.
Crystal for clarity. Crafted by hand. Designed to make the light shine.
More than a glass — crafted to make the moment shine.
| Attribute | K9 Optical Crystal | Lead Crystal | Ordinary Glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Lead-free K9 optical crystal | Lead crystal | Standard soda-lime glass |
| Clarity | Exceptional | High | Standard |
| Light & Brilliance | Excellent | Excellent | More limited |
| Lead Content | Lead-free | Contains lead | Lead-free |
| Cut Precision | Excellent | Excellent | More limited |
| Cristamor Choice | ✓ Selected for clarity, craft & light | Traditional crystal | Everyday glassware |
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