John Lee Shira-Saya Katana – Black

John Lee Shira-Saya Katana – Black Edition

Construction and Appearance

The sword is mounted in a wooden handle and scabbard, both lacquered black. The scabbard features a gold sayagaki inscription, which traditionally provided information about the sword's origin. The absence of a guard (tsuba) and handle wrapping gives the sword a clean, uninterrupted line. Hidden inside is a hand-forged blade made of 1045 carbon steel in the shinogi-zukuri style, which is knife-sharp. The blade features a groove (bo-hi) and an aesthetic temper line (hamon) created by cross-grinding.

Important Warning: Safety First

Although the blade is fully functional, sharp, and made of quality steel, we strongly advise against using this sword for cutting practice (tameshigiri). The reason is the absence of a hand guard (tsuba). The smooth lacquered handle can slip in your hand during a strong swing, and without a guard to stop your hand, there is a risk of your fingers sliding directly onto the blade. This sword is intended primarily as a collector's piece, decoration, or for very careful non-contact form practice (kata).

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