Japanese military sabres, known as gunto, were initially based on Western models from the end of the 19th century. From 1934, however, it was decided to revive the heritage of the katana through the design in order to reawaken the spirit of the samurai in the soldiers. The John Lee Gunto Katana belongs to the rank of captain in terms of its colour scheme. While ordinary soldiers carried industrially manufactured swords, high-ranking officers often had the blades of family heirlooms inserted into their military weapons. Unlike the katana, the sageo is not attached to the scabbard but to the end of the handle.
- Shinogi-Zukuri style blade, hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel.
- Handle wrapping made of brown cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style.
- Brown lacquered wooden scabbard.
- Manufactured according to historical models.
- High-quality, two-colour sageo.
- Traditional wooden handle with genuine ray skin inlay and locking button.
- Supplied in an attractive collector's box.
- Every original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Please note: The John Lee Gunto Katana has a blunt edge (made dull).
Characteristics:
Blade steel: carbon steel 1045 | Handle material: wood / ray skin / cotton | Scabbard: wood | Handle length: 29 cm | Blade length: 72 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 102 cm | Weight (without sheath): 1150 g
