The John Lee Shirasaya Tanto is part of a long Japanese tradition. Shirasaya is a special sword mount without handle winding, guard and other decorative elements. An inscription, Sayagaki, often provided information about the blacksmith and the origin of the blade. With an overall length of 48 cm, this is a particularly long tanto.
- 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.
- Wooden scabbard.
- No plastic is used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used.
- Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- Supplied with protective cover.
- Every original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Please note: The John Lee Shirasaya Tanto has a blunt edge (made dull).
Characteristics:
Blade steel: carbon steel 1045 | Handle material: wood | Scabbard: wood | Handle length: 17 cm | Blade length: 30.5 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 48 cm | Weight (without sheath): 420 g
