Shintai are used in Japanese Shinto shrines as dwelling places for gods, souls or spirits (kami). In addition to material objects, waterfalls or mountains such as Mount Fuji can also be shintai. The John Lee Shintai Katana is dedicated to these relics and their special cultural significance; in fact, swords themselves can also be Shintai. According to tradition, a sword is one of the three famous insignia of the Japanese throne, along with a necklace made of precious stones and a mirror.
- Hand-forged blade with fuller (Bo-Hi) made of 1045 carbon steel without hamon line.
- The blade is folded 12 times and shows a beautiful damascus structure with over 8000 layers.
- Classic handle wrapping made of black cotton.
- The tsuba shows Japanese gods.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered wooden sheath (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 Shintai Katana has a blunt edge (made dull).
Characteristics:
Blade steel: carbon steel 1045 | Handle material: wood / ray skin / cotton | Scabbard: wood | Handle length: 28.5 cm | Blade length: 72 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 101 cm | Weight (without sheath): 1100 g
