SCP-143

The Bladewood tree, classified as SCP-143 ("Bladewood Grove"), is a species of Prunus x yedoensis (Japanese sakura) with extremely sharp and highly durable wood and petals. Originally planted by the family of swordmaker Amakuni, 143's original specimens are under protection of the Government of Japan. 300 specimens were obtained by the SCP Foundation, being planted and contained in a valley adjacent to Biological Research Area-12.
==History==
===Origin===
It is unknown when the first two specimens of the Bladewood tree were planted in Nara Prefecture, Honshu, Japan, though it was allegedly done by Amakuni and tended to by the descendants of the legendary sword maker, who were also traditionalist swordsmiths. By 1905, the Government of Japan eventually purchased the original trees, though they were still tended to by the family.
===Containment===
In 1905, the SCP Foundation discovered the existence of these trees and obtained 300 specimens grown on-site. They learned how to cut and work products of the tree into usable items from the family, planting the trees, now classified as SCP-143, in a valley adjacent to Biological Research Area-12.
At some point, while Area-12 staff were gathering fallen petals, a large gust of wind shook many petals from the trees. As these petals were razor-sharp, they killed three staff members. Another researcher thought of sending a cleanup crew, though the wind was still strong, so he delayed it for a multitude of days.
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*Entry Page: 143
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