John Lee Ten Kei Katana

The expression "Ten Kei" can be translated as "gift from heaven" and is a symbol of the beauty of nature. The hand forged blade with fuller (Bo-Hi) is made of 1095 carbon steel (which is not stainless). Made in Kobuse-Style, traditionally hardened through clay-coating. With real Hamon-line. 60 HRC at the scabbard, 40 HRC at the back. The blade collar (Habaki) is brass and the iron fittings (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) present edelweiss, decorated with gold and silver.
Grip-wrap is Katate Maki-Style (War-wrap) made of silk, under which real ray skin is underlaid. Two dowels (mekugi) fix the blade in the grip. The Tenkei Katana will be delivered in a wooden box with a sword stand.

Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
Handle Material: Wood / Ray Skin / Cotton
Sheath: Wood
Handle Length: 28,5 cm
Blade Length: 72 cm
Overall Length (without sheath): 101 cm
Weight (without sheath): 1050 g

RRP: 799,00 €