John Lee Dragon Tanto Sword with protective case and box (+18)

John Lee Dragon Tanto Sword with certificate

The dragon still plays an important role in Japan today, especially at the New Year festival.
Contrary to Western mysticism, the dragon in Japan is an auspicious mythical creature.
The tsuba of this remarkable sword forms a dragon surrounding the sword.
The remaining decorations also show the mystical creatures.

Furnishing

     Blade in the Shinogi-Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi), hand-forged
     The blade is sharpened with an integrated hamon line for a particularly authentic look.
     Black cotton handle wrap in classic Hineri Maki style.
     Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard (Kuroro style) made of wood.
     The tanto can be completely dismantled.
     No plastic is used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used.
     Blade ferrule (habaki) and washers (seppa) are made of brass.
     The traditional grip winding is lined with real ray skin.
     All ornaments (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal.
     Supplied with a protective cover made of fabric and in an attractive collector's box.
     Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.

Data

     Sword weight: approx. 465 g
     Weight sword, box complete: approx. 1670 g
     Blade: 1045 carbon steel
     Blade length: approx. 27 cm
     Handle material: wood / ray skin / cotton
     Sheath: wood
     Total length without sheath: approx. 42 cm
     Handle length: approx. 14.5 cm