John Lee - Shirasaya Katana Black

A Shirasaya is a special sword mounting that was used in the past for the gentle storage of the blade. Especially in times of peace, the blades were stored in it optimally protected. The untreated magnolia wood absorbs the moisture inside the sheath, guides it outside, and thus protects the blade from rust. Many Shirasaya swords were inscribed with a "Sayagaki", providing information about the smith, origin, and attribution. In the streets of Japan, the inconspicuous outfit without a handle and guard was found mainly towards the end of the 19. Usage of the century. At that time, the Emperor banned the carrying of samurai swords. The Shirasaya mount, which is suitable for a wooden sword or. Wooden stick very similar in appearance was a clever way to still carry the sword unnoticed
- Blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style with groove (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel
- The blade is sharp sharpened with an embedded Hamon line for a particularly authentic look
- With a long handle, which is secured in the grip with 2 bamboo pegs (Mekugi). The sword is therefore fully disassemblable
- No plastic is used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used
- Blade collar (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass
- The delivery comes in a John Lee protective cover
- Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate

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