The Practical Katana is the perfect entry-level katana for cutting tests. Thanks to a simple look but still strong and functional blade, it impresses above all with an ideal price-performance ratio.
- Sharp blade made of 1095 carbon steel in Shinogi-Zukuri style without a fuller (Bo-Hi).
- Differentiated hardening with clay coating to 60 ° Rockwell on the cutting edge, 40 ° on the back of the blade.
- Handle wrapped in black cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style.
- Black, matt lacquered scabbard with shiny black lacquer speckles (Kuroishime style).
- With a long tang, which is fixed in the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi). The sword can thus be fully dismantled.
- No plastic is used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used.
- Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- The traditional handle wrapping is underlaid with real ray skin.
- All ornamental rates (tsuba, fuchi, menuki, kashira) are made of metal.
- Delivery takes place with a protective cover made of fabric and in an attractive collector's box.
- Every original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate.
Handle length 30.5 cm Blade
length 74.5 cm
Total length (without scabbard) 105.5 cm
Weight (without scabbard) 1150 g
