John Lee

John Lee has built a strong reputation in the world of traditional Japanese swords and continues to attract not only enthusiasts but also professionals in martial arts and history fans. John Lee specializes in crafting katanas and other samurai swords.
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Why go for a John Lee samurai sword?
- John Lee offers high-quality, expertly forged swords with an excellent price-to-quality ratio.
- Every katana is carefully designed, meticulously crafted and inspired by historical weapons and traditional Japanese culture.
- All the swords share one thing: top-notch quality. Every blade is hand-forged.
- Each authentic John Lee sword comes with a manufacturer’s seal and a certificate of authenticity.
- Most swords come in a fabric cover for protection, and they are delivered in a nice collection box.
Did you know... For maximum stability, John Lee blades have a long tang that is fixated in the grip with two bamboo pins (mekugi).
The crafting of John Lee swords
John Lee samurai swords are made from high-quality, authentic natural materials. No plastic is used in the making of these unique weapons. The parts that make sure that the sword stays in the scabbard (habaki and seppa) are made of brass, the scabbard and grip are made of wood, the traditional handle wrapper is lined with ray skin, and the decorations (tsuba, fuchi, menuki, kashira) are made of metal.
Read our article on how to properly maintain your katana. You can also check out our guide on how to disassemble your katana.