John Lee's Practical Katana

Discover John Lee's Practical Katana

Practical Katana John Lee

The basic model for cutting tests

Masterpiece of Asian blacksmithing

- The sword blades are hand forged from 1095 carbon steel.

- The razor-sharp blades are traditionally clay-tempered and feature an authentic hamon line.

- Rockwell hardness of 60 HRC on the edge and 40 HRC on the back of the blade.

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

- Handle wraps (tsuka-ito) are traditionally made of black cotton.

- Two menukis embedded in the handles.

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

- The scabbards (saya) are made of wood.

- Made according to historical models.



Details:

- Blade material: carbon steel

- Blade length to tsuba: approx. 74.5 cm

- Total length without cover: approx. 104.5 cm

- Handle length: approx. 30cm

- Weight without cover: approx. 1190g

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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