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Ten Kei Tanto by John Lee
The term "Ten Kei" can be translated as "gift from heaven" and stands as a symbol of the beauty of nature. Fine floral motifs are reflected in the hand-crafted, finished with gold and silver fittings. The blade is forged by hand in elaborate Kobuse style. Here, surrounded by a hard shell made of 1095 carbon steel a core of softer, low carbon steel. Like its historic predecessor also connects this Tanto grace and benefits in a unique way. The hardening is differentiated to about 60 ° Rockwell to the edge and about 40 ° Rockwell at the back of the blade. Visible is the hardness difference in a genuine, finely worked out hamon line. Further product information ...
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Ten Kei Tanto by John Lee
- Sword in shinogi-zukuri style with chamfer
- Blade assembly in Kobuse style.
- In Aikuchi style, traditionally without hilt (tsuba)
- Handle wrapped in green silk Hineri Maki style (war winding). underlaid with ray skin.
- Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard (Kuroro style) with degrees (Kojiri, kurigata, Koiguchi) from buffalo horn.
- Blade collar (habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass.
- With long tang which with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi) is fixed in the handle.
- All trim rate (Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handmade from metal and give each sword his personal touch.
- Handle length 13.5cm
- Blade length 26cm
- Total length (without scabbard) 40cm
- Weight (without sheath) 500 g
The protective wooden case, in which is the product packaged, comes free of charge.
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