{"product_id":"john-lee-aikuchi-tanto","title":"John Lee Aikuchi Tanto","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Treat yourself to John Lee Aikuchi Tanto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lee Aikuchi Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hand-forged samurai sword from the John Lee series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masterpieces of Asian blacksmithing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The tanto blade is hand forged from carbon steel and traditionally hardened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sharp blade has a bo-hi (channel) to reduce weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, covered with real fish skin (seed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The handle wrap (tsuka-ito) is traditionally made of black cotton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The menukis are embedded in the handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The scabbard (saya) is made of wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The blade clamp (habaki) is made of brass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Made according to museum templates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Lee Aikuchi Tanto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe aikuchi tanto traditionally has no guard (tsuba). The shape of the unokobi zukuri blade is striking, as it was also often used on the naginata (Japanese sword spear).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Total length: approx. 50cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade length: approx. 32 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Handle length: approx. 17.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade curvature (sori): approx. 9 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight without cover: approx. 0.5kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with case: approx. 0.75 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each sword comes with a seal guaranteeing its authenticity. You'll receive each sword in a cloth sheath and a high-quality wooden collector's box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval,\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49786795196759,"sku":"0106857250","price":153.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/0106857250b_john_lee_tanto_aikuchi.jpg?v=1736265602","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/john-lee-aikuchi-tanto","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}