{"product_id":"john-lee-ten-kei-katana","title":"John Lee Ten Kei Katana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy John Lee Ten Kei Katana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lee Ten Kei Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMasterpiece of Asian blacksmithing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sword's sharp blade is hand forged from 1095 carbon steel (not stainless).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Cross section of the kobuse leaf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sharp blade has been provided with a fuller (bo-hi) to reduce weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Traditional and differentiated hardening of the blade with a clay coating, resulting in a beautiful hamon line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Suitable for cutting tests; 60° Rockwell on the cutting edge, 40° on the back of the blade.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- Fine hand-crafted findings (tsuba, fuchi, kashira, menuki) refined with gold and silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, covered with authentic ray skin (seed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The tight handle wrap made of green silk is designed in the traditional katate maki style (the so-called war wrap).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Brass blade clamp (habaki).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The tang of the sword is kept especially long and is fixed to the handle with 2 bamboo pins (mekugi).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The scabbard (saya) is made of wood, decorated with high quality sageo (winding).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - With ends (koiguchi, kurigata and kojiri) made of buffalo horn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Made according to museum templates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ten kei can be translated as \u003ci\u003ea gift from heaven\u003c\/i\u003e and is a symbol of the beauty of nature. Inspired by this, delicate floral motifs are reflected in handmade accessories.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe blade was hand-forged in the elaborate kobuse style. Here, a hard casing of 1095 carbon steel surrounds a softer, low-carbon steel core. Thanks to traditional, differentiated clay hardening, the blade boasts both hardness and flexibility. Like its historical predecessors, this katana uniquely combines grace and utility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade material: carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade length up to tsuba approx.\u003cbr\u003e - Total length without cover approx. 100 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Handle length approx. 29cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade curvature (sori) approx. 20 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight without cover approx. 1000g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with case approx. 1300 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each sword comes with a certificate and a seal guaranteeing its authenticity. Each sword is delivered in a fabric sheath and a high-quality wooden collector's box. Each sword comes with a high-gloss lacquered stand lined with felt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eAt \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":49786794967383,"sku":"106857180","price":1047.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/0106857180b_john_lee_katana_ten_kei.jpg?v=1736265573","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/john-lee-ten-kei-katana","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}