John Lee Shiro Wakizashi

Discover John Lee Shiro Wakizashi

John lee shiro wakizashi



Shiro means white and in Japanese culture it represents, among other things, purity and holiness, 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 look.

- White cotton mango wrap in classic hineri maki style.

- High gloss white lacquered wooden case.

- With a long rod, which is fixed to the handle with 2 bamboo pins (mekugi). Therefore, the sword can be completely disassembled.

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

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

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

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



Scope of delivery:

John lee shiro wakizashi includes a protective cloth case and an attractive collector's box.

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



Details:

- Blade material: 1045 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 76.5cm

- Blade length: approx. 52.5 cm

- Handle length: approx. 24cm

- Weight without cover: approx. 759g

- Weight with case: approx. 954 g



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, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.


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