John Lee Noh Katana

Discover John Lee Noh Katana

John lee noh katana



Hand forged samurai sword from the john lee series



Masterpieces of Asian blacksmithing

- The sword blades are hand forged from carbon steel and tempered in a traditional way, with a fine hamon line.

- The sharp blades have been provided with a bo-hi (channel) to reduce weight.

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

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

- Two menukis are inserted into the handle.

- The sword ribs are extra long and are attached to the handle with 2 bamboo mekugi pins.

- The sheaths (saya) are made of wood.

- The blade clamps (habaki) are made of brass.

- Made according to museum templates.



John lee noh katana

The tsuba features actors from the traditional Japanese Noh theatre, which, although created in the 13th century, is still very popular today. A katana with a beautiful bright red lacquered scabbard and a red handle wrap.



Dimensions/details:

- Blade material: carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 100cm

- Blade length: approx. 73 cm

- Handle length: approx. 26.5cm

- Blade curvature (sori): approx. 18-20 mm

- Thickness of the back of the blade: approx. 5-6 mm

- Weight without cover: approx. 1.1kg

- Weight with case: approx. 1.35 kg



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID/driver's license or similar by email, scan, fax or post.



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