Hand-forged samurai sword from the John Lee series
Masterpieces of asian swordcraft
- handforged from carbon steel and traditionally hardened
- the sharpened blade has a fuller for weight reduction
- the handle (tsuka) is made of wood and covered in real fish skin (same)
- the hilt is wrapped (tsuka-ito) in traditional black cotton
- there are two decorative grip swells (menuki)
- the hilt (tsuka) is anchored to the blade with bamboo pins (mekugi)
- the scabbard (saya) is made of wood
- the blade has a brass collar (habaki) so it won't rattle in the scabbard
- this sword was crafted following museum originals
JOHN LEE Daimyo Katana
The local nobleman was known as the Daimyo and was comparable to the medieval european liege lord. This sword's tsuba depicts a Daimyo holding a fan.
Details:
- total length: approx. 103 cm
- blade length: approx. 72 cm
- hilt length: approx. 29 cm
- blade curve (sori): approx. 18-20 mm
- blade thickness: approx. 5-6 mm
- weight without scabbard: approx. 1.02 kg
- weight with scabbard: approx. 1.3 kg
Sale only to customers over 18 years of age. Please send us a copy of your passport by email, fax or mail.
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