The
"gift of heaven" is rounded off with the
John Lee Ten Kei Tanto. You can find the matching Ten-Kei Katana and Ten-Kei Wakizashi in our Bokken shop. The expression "Ten Kei" can be translated as "gift from heaven" and is a symbol for the beauty of nature.
- Shinogi-zukuri-style blade with fuller
- Blade construction in the Kobuse style.
- In the Aikuchi style, traditionally without guard plate (tsuba)
- Handle wrapped in green silk in Hineri-Maki style (war wrapping). underlaid with ray skin.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard (Kuroro style) with ends (Kojiri, Kurigata, Koiguchi) made of buffalo horn.
- Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- With a long tang, which is fixed in the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi). The sword can thus be fully dismantled.
- All ornaments (Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handcrafted from metal and give each sword its personal touch.
- Delivery takes place in a wooden box.
- Every original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Please note: The John Lee Ten-Kei Tanto is extra blunted.
Characteristics:
Handle length 13.5 cm | Blade length 26 cm | Total length (without scabbard) 40 cm | Weight (without scabbard) 500 g