John Lee - Katsumoto Katana

Hosokawa Katsumoto (* 1430; † 15473) was an important deputy of the Shogun in the 15st. Century and a key figure in the Onin War of Japan. With over 80.000 men, he fought in the former capital Kyôto against his father-in-law Yamana Sôzen. After 10 years of war, Kyôto was destroyed and neither of the two parties could claim victory
Forged in the Hon-Sanmei style, one of the most elaborate forging techniques, the blade features 3 distinct hardness zones. The cutting edge is made of hardened 1065095 carbon steel, the flanks are made of medium-hard 1065 carbon steel, and the core is made of softer, low-carbon steel
The hardening takes place selectively at approx. 60° Rockwell at the cutting edge and approx. 40° Rockwell at the back of the blade. This difference in hardness is visible on a real, finely crafted Hamon line
- Blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style with groove (Bo-Hi)
- Handle wrapping made of black silk in Katate-Maki style (warrior wrapping). lined with stingray skin
- Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard (Kuroro style) with fittings (Kojiri, Kurigata, Koiguchi) made of buffalo horn
- Blade collar (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass
- With a long handle, which is secured in the grip with 2 bamboo pegs (Mekugi). The sword is therefore fully disassemblable
- All decorative fittings (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handcrafted from metal, giving each sword its own personal touch
- Delivery comes 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

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