John Lee - Goemon Katana

Ishikawa Goemon (* 16. century; † 10. August 1594) is a Japanese folklore hero. Similar to Robin Hood, he is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor. Many myths and legends still exist about him today, such as the failed assassination attempt on Toyotomi Hideyoshi, which led to him and other family members being sentenced and executed by being boiled alive in oil. Heroically, he is said to have tried to save his son by holding him out of the boiler
The John Lee Goemon Katana picks up on this theme. The tsuba shows, among other things, Goemon at his execution after a woodblock print by Toyokuni Ichiyoai. In addition to other designs, the Fuchi also features his name in Japanese script
- Sharp blade made of 9260 carbon spring steel (non-stainless), suitable for cutting tests
- Blade in Unokubi-Zukuri style
- Hand-painted Tsuba with classic woodcut motifs
- Handle wrap made of brown suede underlaid with blackened stingray skin
- Black high gloss lacquered sheath with buffalo horn accents
- High-quality, two-tone Sageo
- Made according to museum templates
- Delivery includes a protective fabric cover and an attractive collector's box
- Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate

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