John Lee's practical Katana

Description

John Lee's practical Katana
John Lee's practical Katana
Masterpiece of Asian Forging Crafts
– Sword blades are hand-forged in 1095 carbon steel.
– Sharp blades harden differentially in traditional type as a result of the clay applied during the cooling process and have an original Hamon line.
– 60 HRCs in ha and 40 HRCs in mune
– Handles (Tsuka) are made of wood and completed with original stripe leather (Same)
– Black cotton handle wrappers (Tsuka-Ito) are traditionally applied.
– Two Menukis were placed on the handles.
– The ends of the handle are particularly long and are attached to the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi)
– The covers (Saya) are made of wood.
– Manufacturing followed historical examples.
Details:
Blade length up to Tsuba: approx. 74.5 cm.
Total length without cover: approx. 104.5 cm.
Handle length: approx. 30 centimeters.
Weight without cover: approx. 1190 g.