The
John Lee Kamakura Tachi relies on a deliberately simple look and thus differs from replicas from later eras, which were usually richly decorated and only served ceremonial purposes.
The Kamakura period (1185-1333) was a pivotal period in Japanese history. It is characterized by the first military government (shogunate) which was established in 1192 by Minamoto no Yoritomo. The name of this epoch derives from the seat of government at that time, which was in the city of Kamakura (approx. 50 km south-west of Tokyo). Together with armor (Yoroi) and combat knife (Tanto), the Tachi was usually worn on the battlefield.
- Blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style without fuller (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel.
- The blade is blunted with an integrated hamon line for a particularly authentic look.
- Handle wrapping made of black silk in the classic Hineri Maki style, lined with real ray skin.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard (Kuroro style) made of wood.
- Detailed military hanger made of leather inlays and high-quality, 2-colored cotton sageo.
- With a long tang, 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 ferrule (habaki) and washers (seppa) are made of brass.
- All ornaments (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal.
- Supplied with a protective cover made of fabric and in an attractive collector's box.
- Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Please note: The John Lee Kamakura Tachi is extra blunted.
Characteristics:
Handle length 32.5 cm | Blade length 76 cm | Total length (without scabbard) 100 cm | Weight (without scabbard) 1240 g | Weight with sheath: 1310 g
