John Lee Hannya Katana

John Lee Hannya Katana

Masterpiece of Asian forge-craft
- The swords' blades are hand-forged out of 1095 carbon steel
- The sharpened blades have been differentially hardened in traditional kind as a result of applied clay and they've got an original Hamon-line
- 60 HRC at the ha and 40 HRC at the mune
- The wooden hilts (Tsuka) are completed with original ray skin (Same)
- The hilt-wrappings (Tsuka-Ito) of black cotton are applied in traditional kind
- Two Menukis were put into the hilts
- The handle-ends are particularly long and fastened to the hilt with 2 pins of bamboo (Mekugi)
- The sheaths (Saya) are made out of wood
- Manufacturing followed historical examples

It's the cutting-test Katana with complex applications. The fittings are decorated with the Hannya mask. The Hannya mask has its source in the Japanese NOH-theatre and is probably the best-known mask. It is symbol for the woman that transformed into a demon because of her rage and jealousy.

Details:
- Blade material: carbon steel
- Blade length to Tsuba: approx. 75 cm
- Total length without sheath: approx. 108 cm
- Hilt length: approx. 32 cm
- Weight without sheath: approx. 1200g

This sword will be delivered with a seal, which guarantees the originality. You'll get each sword wrapped in a cloth bag and in an high-class collector's box.

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.

Manufacturer: Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken
Contact: info@battlemerchant.com

Safety note:
- Product may have sharp cutting edges. Improper or careless use can lead to injuries.