The unique
John Lee Ten Kei samurai sword set shows our gratitude for the
"gift of heaven", the beauty of nature and the diversity on our planet. Fine, hand-crafted
floral motifs in gold & silver can be found on the elegant fittings and tsuba. A special gift to you - the warrior and the warrioress.
The set consists of:
John Lee Ten Kei Katana
John Lee Ten Kei Wakizashi
John Lee Ten Kei Tanto
Features:
- Shinogi-Zukuri style blades with groove.
- Blunt blades in Kobuse construction.
- Handle winding of black silk in Katate-Maki style (war winding), underlaid with ray skin.
- Black high gloss lacquered scabbards (Kuroro style) with finials (Kojiri, Kurigata, Koiguchi) made of buffalo horn.
- Blade ferrules (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- With long tang, which is fixed in the handle with 2 bamboo pins (mekugi). The swords are therefore fully dismountable.
- All ornamental rates (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handmade of metal and give each sword its personal touch.
- Delivery is in an attractive wooden collector's box, including a high gloss lacquered stand lined with velvet.
- Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Please note: The John Lee Ten Kei Katana, Ten Kei Wakizashi & Ten Kei Tanto have blunt edges (made dull).
Details:
Katana: Handle length: 29 cm | Blade length: 71 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 100 cm | Weight (without scabbard): 1045 g | Weight (with scabbard): 1310 g
Wakizashi: Handle length: 24.5 cm | Blade length: 52 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 77 cm | Weight (without scabbard): 850 g
Tanto: Handle length: 13.5 cm | Blade length: 26 cm | Total length (without scabbard): 40 cm | Weight (without scabbard): 500 g
