John Lee Shiro Tanto

Acquires John Lee Shiro Tanto

John Lee Shiro Tanto

Shiro means white, and in Japanese culture it represents, among other things, purity and sanctity, but also sadness and death. As a symbol of the unconditional willingness to fight to the death, samurai wore white clothing under their armor.

- Shinogi zukuri style blade with fuller (bo-hi), hand forged in 1045 carbon steel.

- The blade is sharpened with an integrated hamon line for a particularly authentic appearance.

- White cotton mango wrap in the classic hineri maki style.

- High gloss white lacquered wooden case.

- With a long rod, which is secured to the handle with two bamboo pins (mekugi), allowing the sword to be completely disassembled.

- No plastic is used, only authentic, high-quality materials are used.

- The blade clamp (habaki) and washers (seppa) are made of brass.

- The traditional handle wrap is lined with genuine ray skin.

- All ornaments (tsuba, fuchi, menuki, kashira) are made of metal.

Scope of delivery:

John Lee Shiro Tanto including protective fabric sleeve and attractive collector's box.

Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and certificate.

Details:

- Blade material: 1045 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 41 cm

- Blade length: approx. 26.5 cm

- Handle length: approx. 14cm

- Weight without cover: approx. 496g

- Weight with case: approx. 618 g


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