Product description
A katana with a beautiful red high gloss lacquer scabbard. The grip wrapping is also red. The guard (tsuba) depicts scenes from the traditional Japanese NÅ'h theaters which are nowadays still popular, although they already emerged in the 13th century.
This katana has a length of 100 cm with a blade of 73,5 cm and a grip (tsuka) of 26,5 cm. It weighs 1100 g. The blade is made in the Shinogi-Zukuri style without a fuller, it is hand-forged of 1045 carbon steel and is sharp. The traditional grip wrapping is made of red cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style and is underlaid with genuine shagreen. It has a red high gloss lacquered scabbard (saya) of wood in the Cha-Urumi style, the texture of the wood is still visible. The katana is delivered including a striking collector`s box.
John Lees models are inspired on historical originals and are high quality weapons. No plastics are used, only high quality authentic materials, like metal, brass, wood and shagreen. Every John Lee weapon is delivered including a seal and a certificate of authenticity.
Product details:
Blade Material: 1045;
Handle Material: Wood / ray skin / Cotton;
Sheath: Wood;
Handle Length: 26,5 cm;
Blade Length: 72 cm;
Overall Length (without sheath): 100 cm;
Weight (without sheath): 1100 g
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
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The parcel of this item will be labelled: “Warning, sharp content. Please only deliver to adults (18+).”
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
