The John Lee Hana Katana is characterised by beautiful floral motifs in gold and silver. Not only is the tsuba richly decorated, but the other ornamental rims also feature floral elements that are finely crafted and impress with their skilful craftsmanship and artistic appeal. Small golden flowers even provide an elegant accent on the black, shiny sheath.
- Shinogi-Zukuri style blade with fillet (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel.
- The blunt blade has an integrated Hamon line for a particularly authentic look.
- Handle wrapping made of black cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered wooden scabbard with inlaid gold-coloured flowers (Kuroro style).
- With a long rod, which is fixed in the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi). The sword can thus be fully dismantled.
- No plastic is used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used.
- Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- The traditional handle winding is underlaid with real ray skin.
- All ornamental rates (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal.
- Supplied with protective cover and in an attractive collector's box.
- Every original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Please note: The John Lee Hana Katana has a blunt edge (made dull).
Characteristics:
Blade steel: carbon steel 1045 | Handle material: wood / ray skin / cotton | Scabbard: wood | Handle length: 30 cm | Blade length: 72.5 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 103 cm | Weight (without sheath): 1100 g
