Golden Flower Katana

€297.90*

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Product number: 11449

Product information "Golden Flower Katana"

The Golden Flower Katana features an extraordinarily beautiful tsuba which certainly has been made by a grand master in the 18th century. As these did not sign their work in contrary to the blade smiths, the creator is not known by name. The tsuba has been intricately decorated with golden cherry blossoms (sakura). The cherry blossom is one of the most important symbols in Japanese culture. It stands for beauty, departure and the transience of life.

The katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. In addition, the steel of the blade has been folded 12 times, that means about 8000 layers have been created which give the sword a beautiful damascus pattern. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This longsword has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation.

Details:

Blade length to tsuba: 74 cm
Total length without scabbard: 104 cm
Blade´s curvature (sori): 18-20 mm
Handle length: 30 cm
Weight without scabbard: 1040 g
Weight with scabbard: 1300 g

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August 22, 2010 21:14

Das John Lee Golden Flower ist ein sehr Schönes Katana. Das Katana liegt super in der Hand und lässt sich super führen. Der Griff ist fest umwickelt und die Tsuba sieht edel aus. Die Hada (Maserung)kann man sehr gut erkennen. Hatte es mal nach geschliffen und es ist SAU SCHARF.:-) Für Tameshigiri geeignet!!! Besitze dieses Katana Seit fast 2 Jahren und bereue den Kauf nicht. Kann eine Zweifarbige SAGEO empfehlen. Schwarz/Gold. Diesen Online Shop kann ich nur empfehlen, kenn den Shop schon Seit längerer Zeit & sie sind mit die besten auf dem Markt!!! Für die Leute die in Hamburg wohnen würde es sich mit Sicherheit lohnen mal die Geschäfts Räume zu besuchen.