JOHN LEE SHIRASAYA KATANA (HELL)

The term Shirasaya refers to 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 optimally protected in it. The unpainted magnolia wood absorbs moisture inside the scabbard, leads it outside, and thus protects the blade from rust. Many Shirasaya were adorned with a "Sayagaki," an inscription that provided information about the smith, origin, and classification. On the streets of Japan, the inconspicuous mounting without a grip and guard was mainly used towards the end of the 19th century. At that time, the emperor prohibited the carrying of samurai swords. The Shirasaya mounting, which resembled a wooden sword or wooden stick, was a clever way to carry the sword unnoticed.- Blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel.- The blade is sharpened with an integrated Hamon line for a particularly authentic appearance.- Scabbard made of wood.- With a long tang, which is fixed in the grip with 2 bamboo pegs (Mekugi). The sword is thus fully disassemblable.- No plastic is used; only high-quality, authentic materials are employed.- Blade collar (Habaki) and spacers (Seppa) are made of brass.- Delivery is in a John Lee protective cover.- Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.Blade steel: 1045 carbon steelGrip material: wood / ray skin / cottonScabbard: woodGrip length: 28 cmBlade length: 72 cmTotal length (without scabbard): 100 cmWeight (without scabbard): 940 g