{"product_id":"katana-flor-dorada-de-john-lee","title":"John Lee's Golden Flower Katana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy Katana Golden Flower by John Lee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lee's Golden Flower Katana\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 sword blades are hand-forged from carbon steel and tempered in the traditional way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - The blades have been folded 12 times (resulting in approximately 8,000 layers) and have a beautiful damask structure.\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 ribs are extra long and are attached to the handle with two bamboo pins (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 John Lee Golden Flower Katana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The model for this exceptionally beautiful tsuba was most likely made by a great master in the 18th century. Since, unlike the knifemakers, they did not sign their work, the makers are unfortunately unknown by name. The tsuba has an elaborate design, featuring golden cherry blossoms (sakura), one of the most important symbols of Japanese culture. They represent beauty, new beginnings, and transience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The blades fold 12 times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Total length: approx. 104 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blade length: approx. 74 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Handle length: approx. 30cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hardness: 52-55 Rockwell\u003cbr\u003e Leaf curvature (sori): approx. 18-20 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Weight without cover: approx. 1.04kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Weight with case: approx. 1.3 kg\u003cbr\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":49786791100759,"sku":"0106857110","price":423.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/0106857110b_john_lee_katana_golden_flower_katana.jpg?v=1736265523","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/katana-flor-dorada-de-john-lee","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}