John Lee Golden Flower Tanto

John Lee Golden Flower Tanto

Hand-forged tanto from the John Lee series

Masterpieces of asian swordcraft
- handforged from carbon steel and traditionally hardened
- the blades were folded 12 times (8000 layers) and display lovely damascus properties
- 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 decorative grip swells (menuki)
- the hilt (tsuka) is anchored to the blade with bamboo pins (mekugi)
- the scabbard is made of wood
- the blade has a brass collar (habaki) so it won't rattle in the scabbard

JOHN LEE Golden Flower Tanto
This sword was crafted following museum originals, which were unfortunately never signed by the 18th century master craftsmen. The tsuba is ornately designed, with golden cherry blossoms (sakura), one of the most important symbols of japanese culture, signifying beauty, departure and transience.

Details:
- Blade material: carbon steel
- Total length: approx. 41 cm
- Blade length: approx. 27 cm
- Hilt length: approx. 14 cm
- Blade curve (sori): approx. 8 mm
- Weight without scabbard: approx. 0.4 kg
- Weight with scabbard: approx. 0.55 kg

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.