One of the most impressive samurai in Japanese history is
Miyamoto Musashi. As one of the
best swordsmen in Japan, he was both an
artist and a
craftsman.
He not only developed his own fighting style "
Niten Ichiryu" but also made unforgettable
tsuba in his own art school. The most famous of these is made up of
two oval tsuba. The
John Lee Ichi Katana was made according to
museum templates and impresses with the simplicity of the tsuba with the
traditional double rings.
For your
Iaido and your
martial arts, we have grinded this simple katana
extra blunt. From our own experience of practicing the forms and katas, we can recommend you a wonderful samurai sword.
- The hand-forged and hardened blade of the sword is made of carbon steel
- The blade is provided with a fuller (Bo-Hi) and extra blunted
- he handle (tsuka) is made of wood, covered with real ray skin (same)
- The handle wrapping (tsuka-ito) is made of black cotton and attached in the traditional way
- Two menukis are inserted in the handle
- The tsuba is made of cast iron in a traditional double ring shape
- The sheath (Saya) is made of wood
- Manufactured according to museum templates
Please note: The John Lee Musashi Ichi Katana is ground extra blunted.
Features:
Blade steel 1045 | Handle material wood / ray skin / cotton | Scabbard wood | Handle length 31 cm | Blade length 73 cm | Total length (without scabbard) 105 cm | Weight (without scabbard) 1000 g | Weight with scabbard 1150 g
