John Lee series hand-forged samurai sword

Description

John Lee series hand-forged samurai sword
John Lee series hand-forged samurai sword
Masterpieces of asian sword art
– Hand-forged in carbon steel and traditionally hardened.
– The sharp blade has a fuller for weight reduction.
– the handle (tsuka) is made of wood and covered with real fish skin (same).
– the handle is wrapped (tsuka-ito) in traditional black cotton.
– there are two decorative handles (menuki).
– the handle (tsuka) is anchored to the leaf with bamboo pins (mekugi).
– the sheath (saya) is made of wood.
– the leaf has a brass necklace (habaki) so that it does not rattle in the pod.
– this sword was crafted according to the originals of the museum.
JOHN LEE Dragon Katana
The tsuba of this sword is adorned with a dragon, which still plays an important role in Japan today, especially during the New Year festivities. Unlike Western folklore, the dragon in Japan is a lucky mythical creature.
Details:
Total length: approx. 103 cm.
Blade length: approx. 72 cm.
handle length: approx. 31 cm.
blade curve (sori): approx. 18-20 mm.
weight without sheath: approx. 1 kilogram.
weight with sheath: approx. 1.25 kilograms.