Product description
Miyamoto Musashi was one of the most high-respected Samurai in Japanese history and he lived from 1584 until 1645. He was said to be the best sword fighter of whole Japan. He was not only a fighter but also an artist and a craftsman. He developed his own combat style, nowadays it is still knows as Niten Ichi Ryō«. Shortswords and long swords were used simultaneously in this style.
This tanto has a length of 41 cm with a grip (tsuka) of 14 cm and a blade of 26,5 cm. It weighs 500 g. The blade is made of Shinogi-Zukuri steel with a fuller, the grip wrapping is made of black cotton in the classical Hineri-Maki style and the katana has a black lacquered scabbard (Kuroro style). A striking collector`s box is included.
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.
