John Lee katana The Last Samurai, scherp Pugio en parazonium 47 cm - chest circumference

47 cm - chest circumference approx

In Urnes-stijl gemaakt

Many Shirasaya were provided with a Sayagaki

4 mm dikke

John Lee katana The Last Samurai, scherp Pugio en parazonium 47 cm - chest circumferenceThis katana is dedicated to Takamori Saigo who is perceived as the last samurai. He fought for the preservation of Japanese traditions and heritage, but did not lose his loyalty to the Japanese emperor. In 1877 he fell in battle (or committed seppuku) during the battle of Shiroyama. This late katana is based on 19th centur originals. It has a blade made in the Shinogi Zukuri style with Hohlkehle (Bo Hi). The blade is made of 1045 carbon steel with a