John Lee Shirasaya O-Tanto, scherp Festival mantels Hij weegt 1240 g

Hij weegt 1240 g

Around this period many gentlemen wore a rapier for self-protection and as a fashion accessory and status symbol

wedge-shaped cutting edge

This sword is an Oakeshott type XVIII

De rand is gedecoreerd met een geborduurd lint

John Lee Shirasaya O-Tanto, scherp Festival mantels Hij weegt 1240 gShirasaya is a special sword composition that was mainly used in time of peace. The undyed Magnolia wooden scabbard and grip optimally protect the blade from acid and other damages. Many Shirasaya were provided with a Sayagaki, an inscription that provided information on the smith, origin and classification. In the 19th century the wearing of samurai swords became prohibited by the Japanese emperor. The wooden grip of the Shirasaya makes the sword