John Lee Aikuchi Tanto

Treat yourself to John Lee Aikuchi Tanto

John Lee Aikuchi Tanto

Hand-forged samurai sword from the John Lee series

Masterpieces of Asian blacksmithing

- The tanto blade is hand forged from carbon steel and traditionally hardened.

- The sharp blade has a bo-hi (channel) to reduce weight.

- The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, covered with real fish skin (seed).

- The handle wrap (tsuka-ito) is traditionally made of black cotton.

- The menukis are embedded in the handle.

- The scabbard (saya) is made of wood.

- The blade clamp (habaki) is made of brass.

- Made according to museum templates.

John Lee Aikuchi Tanto

The aikuchi tanto traditionally has no guard (tsuba). The shape of the unokobi zukuri blade is striking, as it was also often used on the naginata (Japanese sword spear).

Details:

- Total length: approx. 50cm

- Blade length: approx. 32 cm

- Handle length: approx. 17.5cm

- Blade curvature (sori): approx. 9 mm

- Weight without cover: approx. 0.5kg

- Weight with case: approx. 0.75 kg


Each sword comes with a seal guaranteeing its authenticity. You'll receive each sword in a cloth sheath and a high-quality wooden collector's box.




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