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John Lee

Imori katana, sharp

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Product description

Imori is the name of the Japanese mountain newt. Characteristic are the golden decorative newts that give this simple but elegant shaped katana its name.

This katana has a length of 100 cm with a blade of 71 cm and a grip (tsuka) of 28,5 cm. It weighs 1290 g. The blade is made in the Shinogi-Zukiri style without a fuller, is hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel and is sharp. The grip wrapping is made of blue cotton in the Katate-Maki style (specially for war) and it has a black lacquered scabbard (saya) with shiny black paint (Kuroishime style). The katana is delivered including a striking collector`s box.

John Lees models are inspired on historical originals and are high quality weapons. No plastics are used, only high quality authentic materials, like metal, brass, wood and shagreen. Every John Lee weapon is delivered including a seal and a certificate of authenticity.

Product details
Product details:
Blade Material: 1045 carbon steel, 52-55 HRC;
Handle Material: Wood / ray skin / Cotton;
Sheath: Wood;
Handle Length: 30 cm;
Blade Length: 73 cm;
Overall Length (without sheath): 104 cm;
Weight (without sheath): 1520 g

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