Ten Kei Wakizashi by John Lee
The phrase "Ten Kei" can be translated as "gift from heaven" and stands as a symbol of the beauty of nature. Thus inspired, reflected in the hand-made, finished with gold and silver mounts again fine floral motifs. The blade was forged by hand in elaborate kobuse style. Here, surrounded by a sheath of tough 1095 carbon steel a core of softer, low-carbon steel. More information...
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Ten Kei Wakizashi by John Lee
- Sword in Shinogi zukuri style with HohlkeKobuse style.
- Handle wrapped in dark green silk in Katate Maki style (war winding). underlaid with ray skin.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard (Kuroro-style) with degrees (Kojiri, kurigata, Koiguchi) from buffalo horn.
- Blade collar (habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- Long fishing, which is connected two bamboo pins (Mekugi) is fixed in the handle. The sword is thus fully dismantled.
- All trim rate (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handmade from metal and give each sword with a personal touch.
- Supplied in an attractive wooden collector's box, including a painted lined with velvet mirror stand.
Like its historic predecessor, this katana grace and benefits in a unique way. The curing is differentiated at 60 ° Rockwell to the cutting edge and 40° at the Rockwell blade back. Visible is this difference in hardness at a genuine, finely worked hamon line.
- Handle length 24.5cm
- Blade length 52cm
- Overall length (without sheath) 77cm
- Weight (without the sheath) 850 g
- Sharp blade
The protective wooden case, in which is the product packaged, comes free of charge.