{"product_id":"katana-dragon-john-lee","title":"John Lee Dragon Katana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Acquires John Lee Dragon Katana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lee Dragon Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hand-forged samurai sword from the John Lee series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMasterpieces of Asian blacksmithing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sword blades are hand-forged from carbon steel and traditionally hardened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sharp blades have been provided with a bo-hi (channel) to reduce weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The handles (tsuka) are 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 - Two menukis are inserted into the handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The sword's tangs are especially long and are attached to the handle with two bamboo pegs (mekugi).\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- The scabbards (saya) are made of wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The blade clamps (habaki) are made of brass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Made according to museum templates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Lee Dragon Katana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The dragon still plays an important role in Japan today, especially during New Year celebrations. Unlike Western mysticism, the dragon is a mythical animal that brings luck in Japan. The sword has a fine line of harmony. The tsuba of this remarkable sword consists of a dragon encircling the blade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade material: carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Total length: approx. 103cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade length: approx. 72 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Handle length: approx. 31cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Leaf curvature (sori): approx. 18-20 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Thickness of the back of the blade: approx. 5-6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight without cover: approx. 1 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with case: approx. 1.25 kg\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":49786789265751,"sku":"0106857000","price":195.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/0106857000b_john_lee_katana_dragon.jpg?v=1736265490","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/katana-dragon-john-lee","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}